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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.06, 1,423.53 and 436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.06, 1,423.53 and 436.06 is: 654.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.06 : 1,423.53 = 436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.06/1,423.53 = 436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.06x = 1,423.53 × 436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.06x = 620,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,744.49/949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.06

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