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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.91, 1,431.38 and 467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.91, 1,431.38 and 467.36 is: 700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.91 : 1,431.38 = 467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.91/1,431.38 = 467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.91x = 1,431.38 × 467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.91x = 668,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,969.76/954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.56

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