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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.61, 1,421.43 and 400.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.61, 1,421.43 and 400.41 is: 600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.61 : 1,421.43 = 400.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.61/1,421.43 = 400.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.61x = 1,421.43 × 400.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.61x = 569,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,154.79/947.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.62

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