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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,424.40 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,424.40 and 300.48 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,424.40 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,424.40 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,424.40 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 428,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,003.71/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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