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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.13, 1,424.69 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.13, 1,424.69 and 429.68 is: 644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.13 : 1,424.69 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.13/1,424.69 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.13x = 1,424.69 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.13x = 612,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,158.31/950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.29

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