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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.44, 1,423.74 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.44, 1,423.74 and 401.42 is: 601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.44 : 1,423.74 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.44/1,423.74 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.44x = 1,423.74 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.44x = 571,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,517.71/949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.95

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