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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.74, 1,423.44 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.74, 1,423.44 and 401.46 is: 601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.74 : 1,423.44 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.74/1,423.44 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.74x = 1,423.44 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.74x = 571,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,454.22/949.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.70

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