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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.96, 1,422.50 and 400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.96, 1,422.50 and 400.10 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.96 : 1,422.50 = 400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.96/1,422.50 = 400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.96x = 1,422.50 × 400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.96x = 569,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,142.25/947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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