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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.02, 1,423.91 and 402.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.02, 1,423.91 and 402.05 is: 602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.02 : 1,423.91 = 402.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.02/1,423.91 = 402.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.02x = 1,423.91 × 402.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.02x = 572,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,483.02/950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.60

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