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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.13, 1,424.92 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.13, 1,424.92 and 402.30 is: 603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.13 : 1,424.92 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.13/1,424.92 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.13x = 1,424.92 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.13x = 573,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,245.32/950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.33

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