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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.84, 1,420.32 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.84, 1,420.32 and 434.24 is: 650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.84 : 1,420.32 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.84/1,420.32 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.84x = 1,420.32 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.84x = 616,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,759.76/947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.70

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