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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.79, 1,421.55 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.79, 1,421.55 and 298.44 is: 447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.79 : 1,421.55 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.79/1,421.55 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.79x = 1,421.55 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.79x = 424,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,247.38/947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.62

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