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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,424.30 and 462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,424.30 and 462.72 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,424.30 = 462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,424.30 = 462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,424.30 × 462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 659,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,049.78/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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