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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.70, 1,424.52 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.70, 1,424.52 and 291.57 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.70 : 1,424.52 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.70/1,424.52 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.70x = 1,424.52 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.70x = 415,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,347.30/949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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