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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.39, 1,426.20 and 463.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.39, 1,426.20 and 463.17 is: 695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.39 : 1,426.20 = 463.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.39/1,426.20 = 463.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.39x = 1,426.20 × 463.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.39x = 660,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,576.67/950.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.06

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