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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.64, 1,424.45 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.64, 1,424.45 and 291.52 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.64 : 1,424.45 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.64/1,424.45 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.64x = 1,424.45 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.64x = 415,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,250.43/949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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