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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.57, 1,426.14 and 463.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.57, 1,426.14 and 463.67 is: 695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.57 : 1,426.14 = 463.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.57/1,426.14 = 463.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.57x = 1,426.14 × 463.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.57x = 661,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,258.33/950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.64

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