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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.74, 1,424.27 and 401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.74, 1,424.27 and 401.97 is: 602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.74 : 1,424.27 = 401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.74/1,424.27 = 401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.74x = 1,424.27 × 401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.74x = 572,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,504.68/949.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.80

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