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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.72, 1,421.75 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.72, 1,421.75 and 331.35 is: 497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.72 : 1,421.75 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.72/1,421.75 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.72x = 1,421.75 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.72x = 471,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,095.21/947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.09

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