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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.02, 1,423.59 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.02, 1,423.59 and 401.13 is: 601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.02 : 1,423.59 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.02/1,423.59 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.02x = 1,423.59 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.02x = 571,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,044.66/949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.72

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