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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.03, 1,420.61 and 330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.03, 1,420.61 and 330.65 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.03 : 1,420.61 = 330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.03/1,420.61 = 330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.03x = 1,420.61 × 330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.03x = 469,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,726.59/947.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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