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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.92, 1,421.48 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.92, 1,421.48 and 331.44 is: 497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.92 : 1,421.48 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.92/1,421.48 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.92x = 1,421.48 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.92x = 471,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,135.33/947.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.02

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