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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.90, 1,424.86 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.90, 1,424.86 and 333.61 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.90 : 1,424.86 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.90/1,424.86 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.90x = 1,424.86 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.90x = 475,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,343.98/949.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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