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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.27, 1,421.32 and 331.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.27, 1,421.32 and 331.42 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.27 : 1,421.32 = 331.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.27/1,421.32 = 331.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.27x = 1,421.32 × 331.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.27x = 471,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,049.49/947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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