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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.72, 1,424.58 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.72, 1,424.58 and 300.44 is: 450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.72 : 1,424.58 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.72/1,424.58 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.72x = 1,424.58 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.72x = 428,000.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,000.82/949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.66

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