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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.62, 1,424.46 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.62, 1,424.46 and 300.32 is: 450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.62 : 1,424.46 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.62/1,424.46 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.62x = 1,424.46 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.62x = 427,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,793.83/949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.49

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