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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.43, 1,429.11 and 465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.43, 1,429.11 and 465.22 is: 698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.43 : 1,429.11 = 465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.43/1,429.11 = 465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.43x = 1,429.11 × 465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.43x = 664,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,850.55/952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.06

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