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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.29, 1,426.22 and 402.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.29, 1,426.22 and 402.85 is: 604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.29 : 1,426.22 = 402.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.29/1,426.22 = 402.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.29x = 1,426.22 × 402.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.29x = 574,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,552.73/950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.61

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