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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,420.62 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,420.62 and 330.84 is: 496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,420.62 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,420.62 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,420.62 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 469,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,997.92/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.22

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