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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.63, 1,426.14 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.63, 1,426.14 and 334.82 is: 502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.63 : 1,426.14 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.63/1,426.14 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.63x = 1,426.14 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.63x = 477,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,503.76/950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.31

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