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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.61, 1,426.59 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.61, 1,426.59 and 334.83 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.61 : 1,426.59 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.61/1,426.59 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.61x = 1,426.59 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.61x = 477,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,665.13/950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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