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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.61, 1,424.65 and 462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.61, 1,424.65 and 462.55 is: 693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.61 : 1,424.65 = 462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.61/1,424.65 = 462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.61x = 1,424.65 × 462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.61x = 658,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,969.54/949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.94

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