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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.56, 1,425.85 and 463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.56, 1,425.85 and 463.66 is: 695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.56 : 1,425.85 = 463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.56/1,425.85 = 463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.56x = 1,425.85 × 463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.56x = 661,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,104.89/950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.49

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