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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.88, 1,424.46 and 462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.88, 1,424.46 and 462.62 is: 693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.88 : 1,424.46 = 462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.88/1,424.46 = 462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.88x = 1,424.46 × 462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.88x = 658,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,983.69/949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.75

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