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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.15, 1,433.01 and 468.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.15, 1,433.01 and 468.55 is: 702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.15 : 1,433.01 = 468.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.15/1,433.01 = 468.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.15x = 1,433.01 × 468.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.15x = 671,436.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,436.84/955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.96

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