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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.95, 1,422.46 and 400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.95, 1,422.46 and 400.09 is: 600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.95 : 1,422.46 = 400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.95/1,422.46 = 400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.95x = 1,422.46 × 400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.95x = 569,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,111.63/947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.36

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