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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.30, 1,422.90 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.30, 1,422.90 and 401.32 is: 601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.30 : 1,422.90 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.30/1,422.90 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.30x = 1,422.90 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.30x = 571,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,038.23/949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.54

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