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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.04, 1,432.78 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.04, 1,432.78 and 467.52 is: 701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.04 : 1,432.78 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.04/1,432.78 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.04x = 1,432.78 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.04x = 669,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,846.14/955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.38

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