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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.19, 1,420.76 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.19, 1,420.76 and 330.89 is: 496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.19 : 1,420.76 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.19/1,420.76 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.19x = 1,420.76 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.19x = 470,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,114.33/947.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.33

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