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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.28, 1,421.19 and 331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.28, 1,421.19 and 331.03 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.28 : 1,421.19 = 331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.28/1,421.19 = 331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.28x = 1,421.19 × 331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.28x = 470,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,449.42/947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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