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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.87, 1,425.05 and 300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.87, 1,425.05 and 300.61 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.87 : 1,425.05 = 300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.87/1,425.05 = 300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.87x = 1,425.05 × 300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.87x = 428,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,384.28/949.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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