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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.58, 1,426.41 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.58, 1,426.41 and 402.72 is: 604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.58 : 1,426.41 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.58/1,426.41 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.58x = 1,426.41 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.58x = 574,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,443.84/950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.31

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