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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.34, 1,424.16 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.34, 1,424.16 and 300.14 is: 450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.34 : 1,424.16 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.34/1,424.16 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.34x = 1,424.16 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.34x = 427,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,447.38/949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.26

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