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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,424.79 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,424.79 and 402.30 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,424.79 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,424.79 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,424.79 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 573,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,193.02/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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