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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.37, 1,423.62 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.37, 1,423.62 and 401.25 is: 601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.37 : 1,423.62 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.37/1,423.62 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.37x = 1,423.62 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.37x = 571,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,227.53/949.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.69

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