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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.45, 1,425.74 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.45, 1,425.74 and 402.08 is: 603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.45 : 1,425.74 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.45/1,425.74 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.45x = 1,425.74 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.45x = 573,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,252.40/950.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.14

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