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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.77, 1,425.41 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.77, 1,425.41 and 402.33 is: 603.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.77 : 1,425.41 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.77/1,425.41 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.77x = 1,425.41 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.77x = 573,484.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,484.20/949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.82

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