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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.14, 1,421.92 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.14, 1,421.92 and 331.73 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.14 : 1,421.92 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.14/1,421.92 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.14x = 1,421.92 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.14x = 471,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,684.75/948.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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