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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.90, 1,425.32 and 403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.90, 1,425.32 and 403.47 is: 604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.90 : 1,425.32 = 403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.90/1,425.32 = 403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.90x = 1,425.32 × 403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.90x = 575,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,066.73/950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.76

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