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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.34, 1,424.05 and 400.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.34, 1,424.05 and 400.97 is: 601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.34 : 1,424.05 = 400.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.34/1,424.05 = 400.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.34x = 1,424.05 × 400.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.34x = 571,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,003.89/949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.47

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