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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.50, 1,422.68 and 400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.50, 1,422.68 and 400.46 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.50 : 1,422.68 = 400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.50/1,422.68 = 400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.50x = 1,422.68 × 400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.50x = 569,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,717.32/949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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