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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.24, 1,423.63 and 299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.24, 1,423.63 and 299.98 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.24 : 1,423.63 = 299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.24/1,423.63 = 299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.24x = 1,423.63 × 299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.24x = 427,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,051.91/949.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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