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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.43, 1,426.11 and 463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.43, 1,426.11 and 463.22 is: 695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.43 : 1,426.11 = 463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.43/1,426.11 = 463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.43x = 1,426.11 × 463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.43x = 660,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,599.15/950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.05

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