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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,421.88 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,421.88 and 331.56 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,421.88 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,421.88 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,421.88 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 471,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,438.53/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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