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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.10, 1,422.44 and 428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.10, 1,422.44 and 428.56 is: 642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.10 : 1,422.44 = 428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.10/1,422.44 = 428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.10x = 1,422.44 × 428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.10x = 609,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,600.89/949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.29

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