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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.31, 1,424.41 and 402.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.31, 1,424.41 and 402.87 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.31 : 1,424.41 = 402.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.31/1,424.41 = 402.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.31x = 1,424.41 × 402.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.31x = 573,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,852.06/950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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