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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,427 and 430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,427 and 430.86 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,427 = 430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,427 = 430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,427 × 430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 614,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,837.22/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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