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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.60, 1,424.22 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.60, 1,424.22 and 402.16 is: 603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.60 : 1,424.22 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.60/1,424.22 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.60x = 1,424.22 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.60x = 572,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,767.90/949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.17

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