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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.08, 1,424.26 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.08, 1,424.26 and 332.79 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.08 : 1,424.26 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.08/1,424.26 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.08x = 1,424.26 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.08x = 473,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,979.49/949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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