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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.94, 1,422.05 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.94, 1,422.05 and 298.68 is: 448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.94 : 1,422.05 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.94/1,422.05 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.94x = 1,422.05 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.94x = 424,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,736.40/947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.06

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