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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.62, 1,426.08 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.62, 1,426.08 and 402.81 is: 604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.62 : 1,426.08 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.62/1,426.08 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.62x = 1,426.08 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.62x = 574,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,432.15/950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.27

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