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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.27, 1,424.25 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.27, 1,424.25 and 430.14 is: 644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.27 : 1,424.25 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.27/1,424.25 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.27x = 1,424.25 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.27x = 612,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,626.90/950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.69

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