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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.94, 1,426.38 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.94, 1,426.38 and 462.54 is: 693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.94 : 1,426.38 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.94/1,426.38 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.94x = 1,426.38 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.94x = 659,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,757.81/950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.80

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