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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.02, 1,422.67 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.02, 1,422.67 and 332.39 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.02 : 1,422.67 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.02/1,422.67 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.02x = 1,422.67 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.02x = 472,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,879.62/949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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