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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.39, 1,424.30 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.39, 1,424.30 and 300.11 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.39 : 1,424.30 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.39/1,424.30 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.39x = 1,424.30 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.39x = 427,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,438.05/949.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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