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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.86, 1,424.04 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.86, 1,424.04 and 436.50 is: 654.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.86 : 1,424.04 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.86/1,424.04 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.86x = 1,424.04 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.86x = 621,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,593.46/949.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.41

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