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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.55, 1,427.69 and 464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.55, 1,427.69 and 464.48 is: 696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.55 : 1,427.69 = 464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.55/1,427.69 = 464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.55x = 1,427.69 × 464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.55x = 663,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,123.99/952.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.16

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