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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.48, 1,425.74 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.48, 1,425.74 and 430.38 is: 645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.48 : 1,425.74 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.48/1,425.74 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.48x = 1,425.74 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.48x = 613,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,609.98/950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.58

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