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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.60, 1,421.61 and 399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.60, 1,421.61 and 399.47 is: 599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.60 : 1,421.61 = 399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.60/1,421.61 = 399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.60x = 1,421.61 × 399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.60x = 567,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,883.44/947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.29

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