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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.62, 1,426.02 and 402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.62, 1,426.02 and 402.98 is: 604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.62 : 1,426.02 = 402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.62/1,426.02 = 402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.62x = 1,426.02 × 402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.62x = 574,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,657.54/950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.51

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