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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.70, 1,426.07 and 430.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.70, 1,426.07 and 430.61 is: 645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.70 : 1,426.07 = 430.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.70/1,426.07 = 430.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.70x = 1,426.07 × 430.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.70x = 614,071.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,071.53/950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.92

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