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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,424.57 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,424.57 and 429.12 is: 643.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,424.57 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,424.57 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,424.57 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 611,309.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,309.33/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.70

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