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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.87, 1,424.99 and 402.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.87, 1,424.99 and 402.05 is: 603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.87 : 1,424.99 = 402.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.87/1,424.99 = 402.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.87x = 1,424.99 × 402.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.87x = 572,917.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,917.23/949.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.15

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