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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.35, 1,421.63 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.35, 1,421.63 and 331.66 is: 497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.35 : 1,421.63 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.35/1,421.63 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.35x = 1,421.63 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.35x = 471,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,497.81/948.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.18

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