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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.95, 1,425.39 and 403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.95, 1,425.39 and 403.39 is: 604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.95 : 1,425.39 = 403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.95/1,425.39 = 403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.95x = 1,425.39 × 403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.95x = 574,988.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,988.07/950.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.65

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