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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.03, 1,423.05 and 486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.03, 1,423.05 and 486.70 is: 729.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.03 : 1,423.05 = 486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.03/1,423.05 = 486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.03x = 1,423.05 × 486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.03x = 692,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,598.44/949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.80

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