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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.31, 1,422.38 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.31, 1,422.38 and 331.97 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.31 : 1,422.38 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.31/1,422.38 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.31x = 1,422.38 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.31x = 472,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,181.21/948.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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