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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.25, 1,427.45 and 465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.25, 1,427.45 and 465.03 is: 697.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.25 : 1,427.45 = 465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.25/1,427.45 = 465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.25x = 1,427.45 × 465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.25x = 663,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,804.75/952.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.09

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