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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.82, 1,426.38 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.82, 1,426.38 and 403.16 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.82 : 1,426.38 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.82/1,426.38 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.82x = 1,426.38 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.82x = 575,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,059.36/950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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