Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949, 1,423.44 and 290.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 949, 1,423.44 and 290.86 is: 436.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949 : 1,423.44 = 290.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949/1,423.44 = 290.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949x = 1,423.44 × 290.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949x = 414,021.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,021.76/949 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436.27
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