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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,422.45 and 331.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,422.45 and 331.57 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,422.45 = 331.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,422.45 = 331.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,422.45 × 331.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 471,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,641.75/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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