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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.08, 1,431.52 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.08, 1,431.52 and 467.44 is: 700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.08 : 1,431.52 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.08/1,431.52 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.08x = 1,431.52 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.08x = 669,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,149.71/955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.62

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