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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.82, 1,421.91 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.82, 1,421.91 and 331.70 is: 497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.82 : 1,421.91 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.82/1,421.91 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.82x = 1,421.91 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.82x = 471,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,638.78/947.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.61

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