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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.10, 1,432.79 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.10, 1,432.79 and 468.18 is: 702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.10 : 1,432.79 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.10/1,432.79 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.10x = 1,432.79 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.10x = 670,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,803.62/955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.34

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