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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.42, 1,422.92 and 428.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.42, 1,422.92 and 428.86 is: 642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.42 : 1,422.92 = 428.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.42/1,422.92 = 428.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.42x = 1,422.92 × 428.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.42x = 610,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,233.47/949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.74

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