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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.63, 1,425.61 and 402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.63, 1,425.61 and 402.86 is: 604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.63 : 1,425.61 = 402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.63/1,425.61 = 402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.63x = 1,425.61 × 402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.63x = 574,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,321.24/950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.15

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