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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,425.06 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,425.06 and 462.51 is: 693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,425.06 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,425.06 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,425.06 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 659,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,104.50/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.77

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