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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.54, 1,429.20 and 465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.54, 1,429.20 and 465.58 is: 698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.54 : 1,429.20 = 465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.54/1,429.20 = 465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.54x = 1,429.20 × 465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.54x = 665,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,406.94/952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.56

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