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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.92, 1,432.80 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.92, 1,432.80 and 468.44 is: 702.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.92 : 1,432.80 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.92/1,432.80 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.92x = 1,432.80 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.92x = 671,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,180.83/954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.87

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