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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.30, 1,423.77 and 332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.30, 1,423.77 and 332.86 is: 499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.30 : 1,423.77 = 332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.30/1,423.77 = 332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.30x = 1,423.77 × 332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.30x = 473,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,916.08/949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.23

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