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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.43, 1,425.39 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.43, 1,425.39 and 402.63 is: 603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.43 : 1,425.39 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.43/1,425.39 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.43x = 1,425.39 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.43x = 573,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,904.78/950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.84

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