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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,430.78 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,430.78 and 466.97 is: 700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,430.78 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,430.78 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,430.78 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 668,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,121.85/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.34

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