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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.36, 1,424.22 and 300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.36, 1,424.22 and 300.10 is: 450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.36 : 1,424.22 = 300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.36/1,424.22 = 300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.36x = 1,424.22 × 300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.36x = 427,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,408.42/949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.21

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