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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.22, 1,424.25 and 402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.22, 1,424.25 and 402.06 is: 602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.22 : 1,424.25 = 402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.22/1,424.25 = 402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.22x = 1,424.25 × 402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.22x = 572,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,633.96/950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.63

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