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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.92, 1,425.72 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.92, 1,425.72 and 464.36 is: 696.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.92 : 1,425.72 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.92/1,425.72 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.92x = 1,425.72 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.92x = 662,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,047.34/950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.22

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