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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,425.10 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,425.10 and 463.50 is: 695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,425.10 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,425.10 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,425.10 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 660,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,533.85/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.27

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