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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.75, 1,424.84 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.75, 1,424.84 and 402.40 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.75 : 1,424.84 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.75/1,424.84 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.75x = 1,424.84 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.75x = 573,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,355.62/949.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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