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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.06, 1,422.63 and 401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.06, 1,422.63 and 401.38 is: 601.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.06 : 1,422.63 = 401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.06/1,422.63 = 401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.06x = 1,422.63 × 401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.06x = 571,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,015.23/949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.66

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