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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.54, 1,426.41 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.54, 1,426.41 and 403.18 is: 605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.54 : 1,426.41 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.54/1,426.41 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.54x = 1,426.41 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.54x = 575,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,096.42/950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.02

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