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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.48, 1,420.88 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.48, 1,420.88 and 331.02 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.48 : 1,420.88 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.48/1,420.88 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.48x = 1,420.88 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.48x = 470,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,339.70/947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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