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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.76, 1,427.16 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.76, 1,427.16 and 464.56 is: 696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.76 : 1,427.16 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.76/1,427.16 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.76x = 1,427.16 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.76x = 663,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,001.45/951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.61

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