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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.63, 1,424.11 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.63, 1,424.11 and 401.86 is: 602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.63 : 1,424.11 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.63/1,424.11 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.63x = 1,424.11 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.63x = 572,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,292.84/949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.65

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