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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.85, 1,426.83 and 430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.85, 1,426.83 and 430.89 is: 646.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.85 : 1,426.83 = 430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.85/1,426.83 = 430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.85x = 1,426.83 × 430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.85x = 614,806.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,806.78/950.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.59

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