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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.54, 1,433.45 and 468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.54, 1,433.45 and 468.62 is: 702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.54 : 1,433.45 = 468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.54/1,433.45 = 468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.54x = 1,433.45 × 468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.54x = 671,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,737.34/955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.99

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