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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.03, 1,420.20 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.03, 1,420.20 and 330.62 is: 495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.03 : 1,420.20 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.03/1,420.20 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.03x = 1,420.20 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.03x = 469,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,546.52/947.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.81

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