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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.01, 1,423.40 and 299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.01, 1,423.40 and 299.79 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.01 : 1,423.40 = 299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.01/1,423.40 = 299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.01x = 1,423.40 × 299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.01x = 426,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,719.59/949.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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