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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.14, 1,423.71 and 401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.14, 1,423.71 and 401.31 is: 601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.14 : 1,423.71 = 401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.14/1,423.71 = 401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.14x = 1,423.71 × 401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.14x = 571,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,349.06/949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.97

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