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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.67, 1,424.66 and 429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.67, 1,424.66 and 429.86 is: 644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.67 : 1,424.66 = 429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.67/1,424.66 = 429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.67x = 1,424.66 × 429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.67x = 612,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,395.08/949.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.85

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