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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.51, 1,426.30 and 463.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.51, 1,426.30 and 463.57 is: 695.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.51 : 1,426.30 = 463.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.51/1,426.30 = 463.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.51x = 1,426.30 × 463.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.51x = 661,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,185.17/950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.61

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