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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.03, 1,427.09 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.03, 1,427.09 and 464.94 is: 696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.03 : 1,427.09 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.03/1,427.09 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.03x = 1,427.09 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.03x = 663,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,508.90/953.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.21

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