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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.95, 1,424.34 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.95, 1,424.34 and 401.82 is: 602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.95 : 1,424.34 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.95/1,424.34 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.95x = 1,424.34 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.95x = 572,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,328.30/949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.48

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