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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.41, 1,424.60 and 487.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.41, 1,424.60 and 487.70 is: 731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.41 : 1,424.60 = 487.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.41/1,424.60 = 487.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.41x = 1,424.60 × 487.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.41x = 694,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,777.42/950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.03

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