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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.80, 1,421.70 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.80, 1,421.70 and 331.30 is: 496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.80 : 1,421.70 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.80/1,421.70 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.80x = 1,421.70 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.80x = 471,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,009.21/947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.95

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