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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.64, 1,424 and 487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.64, 1,424 and 487.64 is: 731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.64 : 1,424 = 487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.64/1,424 = 487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.64x = 1,424 × 487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.64x = 694,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,399.36/949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.22

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