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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.74, 1,424.94 and 402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.74, 1,424.94 and 402.46 is: 603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.74 : 1,424.94 = 402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.74/1,424.94 = 402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.74x = 1,424.94 × 402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.74x = 573,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,481.35/950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.19

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