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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.24, 1,421.88 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.24, 1,421.88 and 331.98 is: 497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.24 : 1,421.88 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.24/1,421.88 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.24x = 1,421.88 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.24x = 472,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,035.72/948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.80

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