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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.97, 1,426.44 and 402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.97, 1,426.44 and 402.80 is: 604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.97 : 1,426.44 = 402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.97/1,426.44 = 402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.97x = 1,426.44 × 402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.97x = 574,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,570.03/950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.19

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