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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.91, 1,423.85 and 487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.91, 1,423.85 and 487.20 is: 730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.91 : 1,423.85 = 487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.91/1,423.85 = 487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.91x = 1,423.85 × 487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.91x = 693,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,699.72/949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.28

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