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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.70, 1,425.06 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.70, 1,425.06 and 402.42 is: 603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.70 : 1,425.06 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.70/1,425.06 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.70x = 1,425.06 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.70x = 573,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,472.65/950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.21

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