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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.98, 1,432.37 and 466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.98, 1,432.37 and 466.55 is: 699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.98 : 1,432.37 = 466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.98/1,432.37 = 466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.98x = 1,432.37 × 466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.98x = 668,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,269.89/954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.77

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