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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.65, 1,428.00 and 464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.65, 1,428.00 and 464.70 is: 697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.65 : 1,428.00 = 464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.65/1,428.00 = 464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.65x = 1,428.00 × 464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.65x = 663,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,595.21/951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.31

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