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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.05, 1,422.75 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.05, 1,422.75 and 455.22 is: 682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.05 : 1,422.75 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.05/1,422.75 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.05x = 1,422.75 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.05x = 647,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,664.26/949.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.43

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