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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.28, 1,433.15 and 467.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.28, 1,433.15 and 467.77 is: 701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.28 : 1,433.15 = 467.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.28/1,433.15 = 467.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.28x = 1,433.15 × 467.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.28x = 670,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,382.16/955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.76

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