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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.62, 1,421.61 and 298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.62, 1,421.61 and 298.39 is: 447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.62 : 1,421.61 = 298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.62/1,421.61 = 298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.62x = 1,421.61 × 298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.62x = 424,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,194.21/947.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.64

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