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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,424.38 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,424.38 and 401.55 is: 602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,424.38 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,424.38 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,424.38 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 571,959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,959.79/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.27

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