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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.03, 1,427.91 and 464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.03, 1,427.91 and 464.95 is: 697.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.03 : 1,427.91 = 464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.03/1,427.91 = 464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.03x = 1,427.91 × 464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.03x = 663,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,906.75/952.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.36

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