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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.62, 1,425.39 and 463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.62, 1,425.39 and 463.06 is: 694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.62 : 1,425.39 = 463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.62/1,425.39 = 463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.62x = 1,425.39 × 463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.62x = 660,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,041.09/950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.33

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