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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.98, 1,425.23 and 463.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.98, 1,425.23 and 463.30 is: 695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.98 : 1,425.23 = 463.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.98/1,425.23 = 463.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.98x = 1,425.23 × 463.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.98x = 660,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,309.06/949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.08

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