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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949, 1,423.24 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949, 1,423.24 and 401.32 is: 601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949 : 1,423.24 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949/1,423.24 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949x = 1,423.24 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949x = 571,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,174.68/949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.87

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