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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.60, 1,426.03 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.60, 1,426.03 and 463.32 is: 695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.60 : 1,426.03 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.60/1,426.03 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.60x = 1,426.03 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.60x = 660,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,701.09/950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.04

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