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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.12, 1,424.74 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.12, 1,424.74 and 402.01 is: 602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.12 : 1,424.74 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.12/1,424.74 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.12x = 1,424.74 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.12x = 572,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,759.73/950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.83

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