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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.90, 1,421.87 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.90, 1,421.87 and 299.09 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.90 : 1,421.87 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.90/1,421.87 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.90x = 1,421.87 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.90x = 425,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,258.49/947.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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