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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.27, 1,422.32 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.27, 1,422.32 and 331.86 is: 497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.27 : 1,422.32 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.27/1,422.32 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.27x = 1,422.32 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.27x = 472,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,009.46/948.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.76

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