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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.28, 1,424.04 and 487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.28, 1,424.04 and 487.30 is: 731.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.28 : 1,424.04 = 487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.28/1,424.04 = 487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.28x = 1,424.04 × 487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.28x = 693,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,934.69/949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.01

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