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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.45, 1,426.35 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.45, 1,426.35 and 402.78 is: 604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.45 : 1,426.35 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.45/1,426.35 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.45x = 1,426.35 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.45x = 574,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,505.25/950.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.46

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