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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.08, 1,424.16 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.08, 1,424.16 and 401.22 is: 602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.08 : 1,424.16 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.08/1,424.16 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.08x = 1,424.16 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.08x = 571,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,401.48/949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.06

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