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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.70, 1,421.70 and 479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.70, 1,421.70 and 479.62 is: 719.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.70 : 1,421.70 = 479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.70/1,421.70 = 479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.70x = 1,421.70 × 479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.70x = 681,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,875.75/947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.51

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