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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.39, 1,423.73 and 401.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.39, 1,423.73 and 401.61 is: 602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.39 : 1,423.73 = 401.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.39/1,423.73 = 401.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.39x = 1,423.73 × 401.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.39x = 571,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,784.21/949.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.27

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