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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.55, 1,428.23 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.55, 1,428.23 and 464.94 is: 697.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.55 : 1,428.23 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.55/1,428.23 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.55x = 1,428.23 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.55x = 664,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,042.42/951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.86

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