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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.85, 1,424.22 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.85, 1,424.22 and 462.88 is: 693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.85 : 1,424.22 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.85/1,424.22 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.85x = 1,424.22 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.85x = 659,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,242.95/950.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.32

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