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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.16, 1,423.50 and 455.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.16, 1,423.50 and 455.27 is: 682.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.16 : 1,423.50 = 455.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.16/1,423.50 = 455.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.16x = 1,423.50 × 455.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.16x = 648,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,069.73/949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.79

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