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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.86, 1,428.02 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.86, 1,428.02 and 464.80 is: 697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.86 : 1,428.02 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.86/1,428.02 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.86x = 1,428.02 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.86x = 663,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,743.70/951.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.31

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