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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.77, 1,423.79 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.77, 1,423.79 and 333.14 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.77 : 1,423.79 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.77/1,423.79 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.77x = 1,423.79 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.77x = 474,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,321.40/949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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