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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.60, 1,424.76 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.60, 1,424.76 and 457.16 is: 685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.60 : 1,424.76 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.60/1,424.76 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.60x = 1,424.76 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.60x = 651,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,343.28/950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.19

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