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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.97, 1,422.36 and 400.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.97, 1,422.36 and 400.23 is: 600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.97 : 1,422.36 = 400.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.97/1,422.36 = 400.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.97x = 1,422.36 × 400.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.97x = 569,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,271.14/947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.52

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