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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.89, 1,426.49 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.89, 1,426.49 and 334.63 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.89 : 1,426.49 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.89/1,426.49 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.89x = 1,426.49 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.89x = 477,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,346.35/950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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