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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,426.52 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,426.52 and 463.52 is: 696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,426.52 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,426.52 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,426.52 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 661,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,220.55/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.08

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