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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.83, 1,426.43 and 403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.83, 1,426.43 and 403.01 is: 604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.83 : 1,426.43 = 403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.83/1,426.43 = 403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.83x = 1,426.43 × 403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.83x = 574,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,865.55/950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.59

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