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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.02, 1,420.44 and 330.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.02, 1,420.44 and 330.61 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.02 : 1,420.44 = 330.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.02/1,420.44 = 330.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.02x = 1,420.44 × 330.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.02x = 469,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,611.67/947.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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