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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,424.67 and 402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,424.67 and 402.20 is: 603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,424.67 = 402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,424.67 = 402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,424.67 × 402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 572,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,995.15/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.05

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