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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.43, 1,423.73 and 300.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.43, 1,423.73 and 300.21 is: 450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.43 : 1,423.73 = 300.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.43/1,423.73 = 300.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.43x = 1,423.73 × 300.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.43x = 427,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,417.98/949.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.19

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