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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.20, 1,433.33 and 468.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.20, 1,433.33 and 468.26 is: 702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.20 : 1,433.33 = 468.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.20/1,433.33 = 468.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.20x = 1,433.33 × 468.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.20x = 671,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,171.11/955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.65

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