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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.36, 1,421.18 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.36, 1,421.18 and 331.43 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.36 : 1,421.18 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.36/1,421.18 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.36x = 1,421.18 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.36x = 471,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,012.92/947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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