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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,422.36 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,422.36 and 331.72 is: 497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,422.36 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,422.36 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,422.36 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 471,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,821.70/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.77

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