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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.78, 1,421.33 and 331.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.78, 1,421.33 and 331.37 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.78 : 1,421.33 = 331.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.78/1,421.33 = 331.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.78x = 1,421.33 × 331.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.78x = 470,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,984.47/947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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