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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.97, 1,424.84 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.97, 1,424.84 and 402.09 is: 603.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.97 : 1,424.84 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.97/1,424.84 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.97x = 1,424.84 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.97x = 572,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,913.92/949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.09

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