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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,424.16 and 462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,424.16 and 462.72 is: 694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,424.16 = 462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,424.16 = 462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,424.16 × 462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 658,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,987.32/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.17

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