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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.51, 1,427.10 and 488.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.51, 1,427.10 and 488.62 is: 733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.51 : 1,427.10 = 488.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.51/1,427.10 = 488.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.51x = 1,427.10 × 488.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.51x = 697,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,307.16/950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.61

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