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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.90, 1,431.39 and 467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.90, 1,431.39 and 467.37 is: 700.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.90 : 1,431.39 = 467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.90/1,431.39 = 467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.90x = 1,431.39 × 467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.90x = 668,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,988.74/954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.59

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