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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.68, 1,421.40 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.68, 1,421.40 and 298.42 is: 447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.68 : 1,421.40 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.68/1,421.40 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.68x = 1,421.40 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.68x = 424,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,174.19/947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.59

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