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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.08, 1,426.26 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.08, 1,426.26 and 402.64 is: 604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.08 : 1,426.26 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.08/1,426.26 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.08x = 1,426.26 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.08x = 574,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,269.33/950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.44

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