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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.89, 1,421.20 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.89, 1,421.20 and 331.30 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.89 : 1,421.20 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.89/1,421.20 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.89x = 1,421.20 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.89x = 470,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,843.56/947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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