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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.31, 1,423.86 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.31, 1,423.86 and 299.99 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.31 : 1,423.86 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.31/1,423.86 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.31x = 1,423.86 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.31x = 427,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,143.76/949.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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