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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.76, 1,420.99 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.76, 1,420.99 and 331.38 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.76 : 1,420.99 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.76/1,420.99 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.76x = 1,420.99 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.76x = 470,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,891.72/947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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