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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.26, 1,424.02 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.26, 1,424.02 and 401.70 is: 602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.26 : 1,424.02 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.26/1,424.02 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.26x = 1,424.02 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.26x = 572,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,028.83/949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.61

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