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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.18, 1,424.51 and 638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.18, 1,424.51 and 638.16 is: 956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.18 : 1,424.51 = 638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.18/1,424.51 = 638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.18x = 1,424.51 × 638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.18x = 909,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,065.30/950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.73

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