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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.50, 1,424.78 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.50, 1,424.78 and 403 is: 604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.50 : 1,424.78 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.50/1,424.78 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.50x = 1,424.78 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.50x = 574,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,186.34/950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.09

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