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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,424.28 and 401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,424.28 and 401.80 is: 602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,424.28 = 401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,424.28 = 401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,424.28 × 401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 572,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,275.70/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.45

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