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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.05, 1,425.08 and 402.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.05, 1,425.08 and 402.13 is: 603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.05 : 1,425.08 = 402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.05/1,425.08 = 402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.05x = 1,425.08 × 402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.05x = 573,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,067.42/950.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.20

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