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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.01, 1,432.71 and 468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.01, 1,432.71 and 468.07 is: 702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.01 : 1,432.71 = 468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.01/1,432.71 = 468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.01x = 1,432.71 × 468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.01x = 670,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,604.99/955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.19

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