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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.40, 1,423.90 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.40, 1,423.90 and 401.60 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.40 : 1,423.90 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.40/1,423.90 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.40x = 1,423.90 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.40x = 571,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,838.24/949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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