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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.56, 1,421.32 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.56, 1,421.32 and 331.25 is: 496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.56 : 1,421.32 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.56/1,421.32 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.56x = 1,421.32 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.56x = 470,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,812.25/947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.87

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