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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.63, 1,421.52 and 427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.63, 1,421.52 and 427.51 is: 641.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.63 : 1,421.52 = 427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.63/1,421.52 = 427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.63x = 1,421.52 × 427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.63x = 607,714.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,714.19/947.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.30

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