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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.17, 1,424.39 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.17, 1,424.39 and 332.88 is: 499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.17 : 1,424.39 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.17/1,424.39 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.17x = 1,424.39 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.17x = 474,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,150.94/949.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.54

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