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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.79, 1,423.86 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.79, 1,423.86 and 402.36 is: 603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.79 : 1,423.86 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.79/1,423.86 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.79x = 1,423.86 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.79x = 572,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,904.31/949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.19

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