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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.71, 1,421.55 and 331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.71, 1,421.55 and 331.41 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.71 : 1,421.55 = 331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.71/1,421.55 = 331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.71x = 1,421.55 × 331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.71x = 471,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,115.89/947.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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