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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.49, 1,424.31 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.49, 1,424.31 and 333.14 is: 499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.49 : 1,424.31 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.49/1,424.31 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.49x = 1,424.31 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.49x = 474,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,487.51/949.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.73

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