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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.21, 1,423.79 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.21, 1,423.79 and 332.91 is: 499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.21 : 1,423.79 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.21/1,423.79 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.21x = 1,423.79 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.21x = 473,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,993.51/949.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.36

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