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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.56, 1,423.62 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.56, 1,423.62 and 401.28 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.56 : 1,423.62 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.56/1,423.62 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.56x = 1,423.62 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.56x = 571,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,270.23/949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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