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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.47, 1,424.70 and 429.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.47, 1,424.70 and 429.38 is: 644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.47 : 1,424.70 = 429.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.47/1,424.70 = 429.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.47x = 1,424.70 × 429.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.47x = 611,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,730.56/949.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.29

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