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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.64, 1,426.44 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.64, 1,426.44 and 438 is: 657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.64 : 1,426.44 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.64/1,426.44 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.64x = 1,426.44 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.64x = 624,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,780.72/950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.22

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