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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.97, 1,421.84 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.97, 1,421.84 and 331.63 is: 497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.97 : 1,421.84 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.97/1,421.84 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.97x = 1,421.84 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.97x = 471,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,522.07/947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.40

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