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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,420.91 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,420.91 and 298.46 is: 447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,420.91 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,420.91 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,420.91 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 424,083.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,083.31/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.40

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