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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.28, 1,423.90 and 401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.28, 1,423.90 and 401.18 is: 601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.28 : 1,423.90 = 401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.28/1,423.90 = 401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.28x = 1,423.90 × 401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.28x = 571,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,240.20/949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.76

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