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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.40, 1,421.16 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.40, 1,421.16 and 331.08 is: 496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.40 : 1,421.16 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.40/1,421.16 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.40x = 1,421.16 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.40x = 470,517.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,517.65/947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.64

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