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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.83, 1,424.79 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.83, 1,424.79 and 291.66 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.83 : 1,424.79 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.83/1,424.79 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.83x = 1,424.79 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.83x = 415,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,556.76/949.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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