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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.93, 1,424.97 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.93, 1,424.97 and 291.78 is: 437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.93 : 1,424.97 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.93/1,424.97 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.93x = 1,424.97 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.93x = 415,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,777.75/949.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.69

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