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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,424.82 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,424.82 and 291.96 is: 437.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,424.82 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,424.82 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,424.82 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 415,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,990.45/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.87

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