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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.03, 1,424.10 and 401.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.03, 1,424.10 and 401.17 is: 601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.03 : 1,424.10 = 401.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.03/1,424.10 = 401.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.03x = 1,424.10 × 401.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.03x = 571,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,306.20/949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.99

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