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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.69, 1,421.72 and 331.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.69, 1,421.72 and 331.57 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.69 : 1,421.72 = 331.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.69/1,421.72 = 331.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.69x = 1,421.72 × 331.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.69x = 471,398.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,398.87/947.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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