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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.69, 1,425.98 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.69, 1,425.98 and 334.45 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.69 : 1,425.98 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.69/1,425.98 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.69x = 1,425.98 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.69x = 476,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,924.70/950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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