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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.63, 1,421.61 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.63, 1,421.61 and 331.71 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.63 : 1,421.61 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.63/1,421.61 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.63x = 1,421.61 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.63x = 471,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,562.25/947.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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