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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.98, 1,428.54 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.98, 1,428.54 and 465.75 is: 697.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.98 : 1,428.54 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.98/1,428.54 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.98x = 1,428.54 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.98x = 665,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,340.76/953.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.44

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