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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.33, 1,425.45 and 604.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.33, 1,425.45 and 604.33 is: 906.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.33 : 1,425.45 = 604.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.33/1,425.45 = 604.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.33x = 1,425.45 × 604.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.33x = 861,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,442.20/950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.47

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