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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.57, 1,424.21 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.57, 1,424.21 and 300.16 is: 450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.57 : 1,424.21 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.57/1,424.21 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.57x = 1,424.21 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.57x = 427,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,489.37/949.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.19

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