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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.66, 1,424.22 and 602.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.66, 1,424.22 and 602.47 is: 903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.66 : 1,424.22 = 602.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.66/1,424.22 = 602.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.66x = 1,424.22 × 602.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.66x = 858,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,049.82/949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.53

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