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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.38, 1,423.89 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.38, 1,423.89 and 333.10 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.38 : 1,423.89 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.38/1,423.89 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.38x = 1,423.89 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.38x = 474,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,297.76/949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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