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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.59, 1,430.87 and 467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.59, 1,430.87 and 467.37 is: 700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.59 : 1,430.87 = 467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.59/1,430.87 = 467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.59x = 1,430.87 × 467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.59x = 668,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,743.38/954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.56

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