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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.98, 1,422.11 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.98, 1,422.11 and 332.04 is: 498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.98 : 1,422.11 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.98/1,422.11 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.98x = 1,422.11 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.98x = 472,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,197.40/947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.11

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