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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.64, 1,424.16 and 401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.64, 1,424.16 and 401.80 is: 602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.64 : 1,424.16 = 401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.64/1,424.16 = 401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.64x = 1,424.16 × 401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.64x = 572,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,227.49/949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.57

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