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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,429.92 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,429.92 and 466.56 is: 699.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,429.92 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,429.92 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,429.92 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 667,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,143.48/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.49

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