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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.24, 1,432.26 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.24, 1,432.26 and 467.64 is: 701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.24 : 1,432.26 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.24/1,432.26 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.24x = 1,432.26 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.24x = 669,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,782.07/954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.90

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