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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.48, 1,424.68 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.48, 1,424.68 and 429.84 is: 644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.48 : 1,424.68 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.48/1,424.68 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.48x = 1,424.68 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.48x = 612,384.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,384.45/949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.97

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