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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.58, 1,421.52 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.58, 1,421.52 and 331.12 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.58 : 1,421.52 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.58/1,421.52 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.58x = 1,421.52 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.58x = 470,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,693.70/947.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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