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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.08, 1,422.54 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.08, 1,422.54 and 435 is: 652.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.08 : 1,422.54 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.08/1,422.54 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.08x = 1,422.54 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.08x = 618,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,804.90/949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.00

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