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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.84, 1,426.41 and 463.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.84, 1,426.41 and 463.93 is: 695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.84 : 1,426.41 = 463.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.84/1,426.41 = 463.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.84x = 1,426.41 × 463.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.84x = 661,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,750.83/950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.97

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