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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.30, 1,424.14 and 486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.30, 1,424.14 and 486.70 is: 730.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.30 : 1,424.14 = 486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.30/1,424.14 = 486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.30x = 1,424.14 × 486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.30x = 693,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,128.94/949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.15

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