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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.20, 1,431.74 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.20, 1,431.74 and 466.98 is: 700.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.20 : 1,431.74 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.20/1,431.74 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.20x = 1,431.74 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.20x = 668,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,593.95/954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.69

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