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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.17, 1,422.89 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.17, 1,422.89 and 331.88 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.17 : 1,422.89 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.17/1,422.89 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.17x = 1,422.89 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.17x = 472,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,222.85/948.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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