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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.94, 1,425.06 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.94, 1,425.06 and 402.27 is: 603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.94 : 1,425.06 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.94/1,425.06 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.94x = 1,425.06 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.94x = 573,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,258.89/949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.47

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