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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.60, 1,428.30 and 604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.60, 1,428.30 and 604.10 is: 907.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.60 : 1,428.30 = 604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.60/1,428.30 = 604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.60x = 1,428.30 × 604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.60x = 862,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,828.89/950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.67

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