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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.84, 1,430.02 and 466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.84, 1,430.02 and 466.36 is: 698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.84 : 1,430.02 = 466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.84/1,430.02 = 466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.84x = 1,430.02 × 466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.84x = 666,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,904.13/954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.45

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