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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,431.60 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,431.60 and 467.52 is: 701.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,431.60 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,431.60 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,431.60 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 669,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,301.63/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.31

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