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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.79, 1,424.08 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.79, 1,424.08 and 401.63 is: 602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.79 : 1,424.08 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.79/1,424.08 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.79x = 1,424.08 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.79x = 571,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,946.63/949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.18

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