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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.45, 1,425.64 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.45, 1,425.64 and 292.32 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.45 : 1,425.64 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.45/1,425.64 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.45x = 1,425.64 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.45x = 416,743.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,743.08/950.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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