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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,422.63 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,422.63 and 400.95 is: 600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,422.63 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,422.63 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,422.63 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 570,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,403.50/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.85

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