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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.18, 1,423.47 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.18, 1,423.47 and 462.74 is: 693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.18 : 1,423.47 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.18/1,423.47 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.18x = 1,423.47 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.18x = 658,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,696.51/950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.23

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