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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.22, 1,423.98 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.22, 1,423.98 and 300.11 is: 450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.22 : 1,423.98 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.22/1,423.98 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.22x = 1,423.98 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.22x = 427,343.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,343.52/949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.21

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