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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.20, 1,424.15 and 429.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.20, 1,424.15 and 429.05 is: 643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.20 : 1,424.15 = 429.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.20/1,424.15 = 429.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.20x = 1,424.15 × 429.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.20x = 611,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,031.56/949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.73

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