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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.26, 1,424.04 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.26, 1,424.04 and 401.40 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.26 : 1,424.04 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.26/1,424.04 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.26x = 1,424.04 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.26x = 571,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,609.66/949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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