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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.96, 1,421.80 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.96, 1,421.80 and 331.62 is: 497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.96 : 1,421.80 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.96/1,421.80 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.96x = 1,421.80 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.96x = 471,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,497.32/947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.38

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