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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.63, 1,421.17 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.63, 1,421.17 and 331.22 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.63 : 1,421.17 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.63/1,421.17 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.63x = 1,421.17 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.63x = 470,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,722.65/947.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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