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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.09, 1,421.76 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.09, 1,421.76 and 331.65 is: 497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.09 : 1,421.76 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.09/1,421.76 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.09x = 1,421.76 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.09x = 471,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,528.60/948.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.34

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