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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.01, 1,426.08 and 463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.01, 1,426.08 and 463.41 is: 695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.01 : 1,426.08 = 463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.01/1,426.08 = 463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.01x = 1,426.08 × 463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.01x = 660,859.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,859.73/950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.63

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