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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.25, 1,421.10 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.25, 1,421.10 and 330.96 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.25 : 1,421.10 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.25/1,421.10 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.25x = 1,421.10 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.25x = 470,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,320.15/947.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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