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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.78, 1,421.73 and 331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.78, 1,421.73 and 331.41 is: 497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.78 : 1,421.73 = 331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.78/1,421.73 = 331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.78x = 1,421.73 × 331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.78x = 471,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,175.54/947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.14

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