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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.41, 1,432.96 and 468.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.41, 1,432.96 and 468.33 is: 702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.41 : 1,432.96 = 468.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.41/1,432.96 = 468.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.41x = 1,432.96 × 468.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.41x = 671,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,098.16/955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.42

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