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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,425.23 and 430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,425.23 and 430.23 is: 645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,425.23 = 430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,425.23 = 430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,425.23 × 430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 613,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,174.55/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.42

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