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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.30, 1,425.59 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.30, 1,425.59 and 430.48 is: 645.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.30 : 1,425.59 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.30/1,425.59 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.30x = 1,425.59 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.30x = 613,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,687.98/950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.78

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