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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953, 1,427.88 and 465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953, 1,427.88 and 465.38 is: 697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953 : 1,427.88 = 465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953/1,427.88 = 465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953x = 1,427.88 × 465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953x = 664,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,506.79/953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.28

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