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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.86, 1,426.52 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.86, 1,426.52 and 463.80 is: 695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.86 : 1,426.52 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.86/1,426.52 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.86x = 1,426.52 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.86x = 661,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,619.98/950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.81

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