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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.15, 1,424.59 and 455.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.15, 1,424.59 and 455.83 is: 684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.15 : 1,424.59 = 455.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.15/1,424.59 = 455.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.15x = 1,424.59 × 455.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.15x = 649,366.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,366.16/949.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.15

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