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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,423.71 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,423.71 and 291.24 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,423.71 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,423.71 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,423.71 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 414,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,641.30/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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