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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.38, 1,424.25 and 462.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.38, 1,424.25 and 462.39 is: 693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.38 : 1,424.25 = 462.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.38/1,424.25 = 462.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.38x = 1,424.25 × 462.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.38x = 658,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,558.96/949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.67

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