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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.70, 1,420.62 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.70, 1,420.62 and 400.02 is: 599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.70 : 1,420.62 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.70/1,420.62 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.70x = 1,420.62 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.70x = 568,276.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,276.41/947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.64

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