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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.81, 1,424.87 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.81, 1,424.87 and 300.50 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.81 : 1,424.87 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.81/1,424.87 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.81x = 1,424.87 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.81x = 428,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,171.93/949.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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