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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.80, 1,424.70 and 300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.80, 1,424.70 and 300.52 is: 450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.80 : 1,424.70 = 300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.80/1,424.70 = 300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.80x = 1,424.70 × 300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.80x = 428,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,150.84/949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.78

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