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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.45, 1,426.57 and 488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.45, 1,426.57 and 488.55 is: 733.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.45 : 1,426.57 = 488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.45/1,426.57 = 488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.45x = 1,426.57 × 488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.45x = 696,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,951.74/950.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.29

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