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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.08, 1,428.48 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.08, 1,428.48 and 464.76 is: 697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.08 : 1,428.48 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.08/1,428.48 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.08x = 1,428.48 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.08x = 663,900.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,900.36/952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.32

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