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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.02, 1,421.94 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.02, 1,421.94 and 331.62 is: 497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.02 : 1,421.94 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.02/1,421.94 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.02x = 1,421.94 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.02x = 471,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,543.74/948.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.40

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