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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.24, 1,424.06 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.24, 1,424.06 and 401.76 is: 602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.24 : 1,424.06 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.24/1,424.06 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.24x = 1,424.06 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.24x = 572,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,130.35/949.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.72

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