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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.42, 1,424.17 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.42, 1,424.17 and 487.08 is: 730.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.42 : 1,424.17 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.42/1,424.17 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.42x = 1,424.17 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.42x = 693,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,684.72/949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.64

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