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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.30, 1,423.50 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.30, 1,423.50 and 299.68 is: 449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.30 : 1,423.50 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.30/1,423.50 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.30x = 1,423.50 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.30x = 426,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,594.48/949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.38

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