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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.49, 1,432.01 and 467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.49, 1,432.01 and 467.81 is: 701.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.49 : 1,432.01 = 467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.49/1,432.01 = 467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.49x = 1,432.01 × 467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.49x = 669,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,908.60/954.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.85

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