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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.91, 1,426.55 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.91, 1,426.55 and 403.08 is: 604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.91 : 1,426.55 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.91/1,426.55 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.91x = 1,426.55 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.91x = 575,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,013.77/950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.70

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