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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.17, 1,426.58 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.17, 1,426.58 and 488.34 is: 733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.17 : 1,426.58 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.17/1,426.58 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.17x = 1,426.58 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.17x = 696,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,656.08/950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.19

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