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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.53, 1,432.03 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.53, 1,432.03 and 467.02 is: 700.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.53 : 1,432.03 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.53/1,432.03 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.53x = 1,432.03 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.53x = 668,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,780.09/954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.63

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