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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.05, 1,428.44 and 464.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.05, 1,428.44 and 464.98 is: 696.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.05 : 1,428.44 = 464.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.05/1,428.44 = 464.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.05x = 1,428.44 × 464.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.05x = 664,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,196.03/953.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.92

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