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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.51, 1,423.99 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.51, 1,423.99 and 402.09 is: 603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.51 : 1,423.99 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.51/1,423.99 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.51x = 1,423.99 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.51x = 572,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,572.14/949.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.02

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