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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.79, 1,426.80 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.79, 1,426.80 and 402.96 is: 604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.79 : 1,426.80 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.79/1,426.80 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.79x = 1,426.80 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.79x = 574,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,943.33/950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.70

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