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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.99, 1,432.43 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.99, 1,432.43 and 467.88 is: 701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.99 : 1,432.43 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.99/1,432.43 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.99x = 1,432.43 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.99x = 670,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,205.35/954.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.79

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