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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.64, 1,426.37 and 456.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.64, 1,426.37 and 456.81 is: 685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.64 : 1,426.37 = 456.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.64/1,426.37 = 456.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.64x = 1,426.37 × 456.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.64x = 651,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,577.80/950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.41

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