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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.21, 1,424.02 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.21, 1,424.02 and 291.18 is: 436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.21 : 1,424.02 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.21/1,424.02 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.21x = 1,424.02 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.21x = 414,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,641.71/949.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.83

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