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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.85, 1,424.94 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.85, 1,424.94 and 300.42 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.85 : 1,424.94 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.85/1,424.94 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.85x = 1,424.94 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.85x = 428,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,080.47/949.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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