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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.65, 1,433.63 and 468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.65, 1,433.63 and 468.74 is: 703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.65 : 1,433.63 = 468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.65/1,433.63 = 468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.65x = 1,433.63 × 468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.65x = 671,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,999.73/955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.19

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