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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.35, 1,429.10 and 466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.35, 1,429.10 and 466.13 is: 698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.35 : 1,429.10 = 466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.35/1,429.10 = 466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.35x = 1,429.10 × 466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.35x = 666,136.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,136.91/954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.00

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