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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.33, 1,423.74 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.33, 1,423.74 and 324.62 is: 486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.33 : 1,423.74 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.33/1,423.74 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.33x = 1,423.74 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.33x = 462,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,173.92/949.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.84

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