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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,424.52 and 462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,424.52 and 462.72 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,424.52 = 462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,424.52 = 462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,424.52 × 462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 659,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,153.89/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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