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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.81, 1,421.77 and 298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.81, 1,421.77 and 298.60 is: 447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.81 : 1,421.77 = 298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.81/1,421.77 = 298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.81x = 1,421.77 × 298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.81x = 424,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,536.22/947.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.91

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