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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.42, 1,424.21 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.42, 1,424.21 and 291.28 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.42 : 1,424.21 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.42/1,424.21 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.42x = 1,424.21 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.42x = 414,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,843.89/949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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