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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.61, 1,424.52 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.61, 1,424.52 and 401.72 is: 602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.61 : 1,424.52 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.61/1,424.52 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.61x = 1,424.52 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.61x = 572,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,261.74/949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.63

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