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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.03, 1,425.32 and 488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.03, 1,425.32 and 488.14 is: 732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.03 : 1,425.32 = 488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.03/1,425.32 = 488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.03x = 1,425.32 × 488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.03x = 695,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,751.53/950.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.35

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