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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.97, 1,424.86 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.97, 1,424.86 and 291.80 is: 437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.97 : 1,424.86 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.97/1,424.86 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.97x = 1,424.86 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.97x = 415,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,776.98/949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.67

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