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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,424.39 and 487.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,424.39 and 487.42 is: 730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,424.39 = 487.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,424.39 = 487.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,424.39 × 487.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 694,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,276.17/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.60

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