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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.43, 1,424.79 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.43, 1,424.79 and 402.32 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.43 : 1,424.79 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.43/1,424.79 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.43x = 1,424.79 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.43x = 573,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,217.06/950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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