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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.08, 1,423.86 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.08, 1,423.86 and 290.94 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.08 : 1,423.86 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.08/1,423.86 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.08x = 1,423.86 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.08x = 414,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,257.83/949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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