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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.21, 1,423.91 and 401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.21, 1,423.91 and 401.45 is: 602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.21 : 1,423.91 = 401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.21/1,423.91 = 401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.21x = 1,423.91 × 401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.21x = 571,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,622.30/949.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.21

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