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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.20, 1,425.65 and 430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.20, 1,425.65 and 430.05 is: 645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.20 : 1,425.65 = 430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.20/1,425.65 = 430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.20x = 1,425.65 × 430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.20x = 613,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,100.78/950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.23

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