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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.25, 1,424.06 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.25, 1,424.06 and 401.42 is: 602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.25 : 1,424.06 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.25/1,424.06 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.25x = 1,424.06 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.25x = 571,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,647.72/949.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.21

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