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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,426.32 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,426.32 and 464.16 is: 696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,426.32 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,426.32 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,426.32 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 662,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,040.69/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.50

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