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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.05, 1,423.78 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.05, 1,423.78 and 400.95 is: 601.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.05 : 1,423.78 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.05/1,423.78 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.05x = 1,423.78 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.05x = 570,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,863.59/949.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.51

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