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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.37, 1,423.55 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.37, 1,423.55 and 486.96 is: 730.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.37 : 1,423.55 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.37/1,423.55 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.37x = 1,423.55 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.37x = 693,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,209.47/949.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.18

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