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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.34, 1,433.82 and 468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.34, 1,433.82 and 468.53 is: 703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.34 : 1,433.82 = 468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.34/1,433.82 = 468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.34x = 1,433.82 × 468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.34x = 671,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,787.68/955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.19

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