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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.06, 1,423.83 and 299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.06, 1,423.83 and 299.80 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.06 : 1,423.83 = 299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.06/1,423.83 = 299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.06x = 1,423.83 × 299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.06x = 426,864.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,864.23/949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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