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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.22, 1,423.83 and 486.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.22, 1,423.83 and 486.91 is: 730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.22 : 1,423.83 = 486.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.22/1,423.83 = 486.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.22x = 1,423.83 × 486.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.22x = 693,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,277.93/949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.37

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