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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,429.80 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,429.80 and 466.44 is: 699.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,429.80 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,429.80 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,429.80 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 666,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,915.91/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.87

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