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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.04, 1,427.88 and 464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.04, 1,427.88 and 464.88 is: 696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.04 : 1,427.88 = 464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.04/1,427.88 = 464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.04x = 1,427.88 × 464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.04x = 663,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,792.85/953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.50

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