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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.29, 1,424 and 300.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.29, 1,424 and 300.07 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.29 : 1,424 = 300.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.29/1,424 = 300.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.29x = 1,424 × 300.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.29x = 427,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,299.68/949.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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