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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,424.72 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,424.72 and 300.40 is: 450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,424.72 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,424.72 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,424.72 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 427,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,985.89/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.66

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