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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.46, 1,425.68 and 463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.46, 1,425.68 and 463.38 is: 695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.46 : 1,425.68 = 463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.46/1,425.68 = 463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.46x = 1,425.68 × 463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.46x = 660,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,631.60/950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.07

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