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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.95, 1,423.89 and 402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.95, 1,423.89 and 402.39 is: 603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.95 : 1,423.89 = 402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.95/1,423.89 = 402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.95x = 1,423.89 × 402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.95x = 572,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,959.10/949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.15

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