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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.21, 1,422.51 and 331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.21, 1,422.51 and 331.89 is: 497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.21 : 1,422.51 = 331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.21/1,422.51 = 331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.21x = 1,422.51 × 331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.21x = 472,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,116.84/948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.90

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