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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,428.56 and 465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,428.56 and 465.08 is: 697.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,428.56 = 465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,428.56 = 465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,428.56 × 465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 664,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,385.22/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.87

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