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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.26, 1,423.86 and 462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.26, 1,423.86 and 462.64 is: 693.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.26 : 1,423.86 = 462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.26/1,423.86 = 462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.26x = 1,423.86 × 462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.26x = 658,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,734.59/949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.95

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