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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.29, 1,424.72 and 401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.29, 1,424.72 and 401.85 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.29 : 1,424.72 = 401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.29/1,424.72 = 401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.29x = 1,424.72 × 401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.29x = 572,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,523.73/949.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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