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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.17, 1,423.53 and 428.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.17, 1,423.53 and 428.85 is: 643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.17 : 1,423.53 = 428.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.17/1,423.53 = 428.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.17x = 1,423.53 × 428.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.17x = 610,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,480.84/949.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.17

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