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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.44, 1,432 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.44, 1,432 and 467.40 is: 700.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.44 : 1,432 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.44/1,432 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.44x = 1,432 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.44x = 669,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,316.80/955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.53

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