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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.71, 1,432.07 and 467.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.71, 1,432.07 and 467.63 is: 701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.71 : 1,432.07 = 467.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.71/1,432.07 = 467.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.71x = 1,432.07 × 467.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.71x = 669,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,669.40/954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.44

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