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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.15, 1,431.75 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.15, 1,431.75 and 467.20 is: 701.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.15 : 1,431.75 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.15/1,431.75 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.15x = 1,431.75 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.15x = 668,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,913.60/954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.06

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