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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.84, 1,427.02 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.84, 1,427.02 and 464.36 is: 695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.84 : 1,427.02 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.84/1,427.02 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.84x = 1,427.02 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.84x = 662,651.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,651.01/952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.45

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