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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.84, 1,432.50 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.84, 1,432.50 and 468.12 is: 702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.84 : 1,432.50 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.84/1,432.50 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.84x = 1,432.50 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.84x = 670,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,581.90/954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.30

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