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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.81, 1,432.17 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.81, 1,432.17 and 468.18 is: 702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.81 : 1,432.17 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.81/1,432.17 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.81x = 1,432.17 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.81x = 670,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,513.35/954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.25

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