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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.18, 1,430.06 and 467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.18, 1,430.06 and 467.37 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.18 : 1,430.06 = 467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.18/1,430.06 = 467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.18x = 1,430.06 × 467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.18x = 668,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,364.81/954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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