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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,423.41 and 486.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,423.41 and 486.65 is: 728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,423.41 = 486.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,423.41 = 486.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,423.41 × 486.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 692,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,695.36/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.94

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