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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,423.35 and 429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,423.35 and 429.30 is: 643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,423.35 = 429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,423.35 = 429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,423.35 × 429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 611,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,044.16/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.67

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