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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.20, 1,423.35 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.20, 1,423.35 and 401.09 is: 601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.20 : 1,423.35 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.20/1,423.35 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.20x = 1,423.35 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.20x = 570,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,884.33/949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.44

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