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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.71, 1,433.57 and 468.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.71, 1,433.57 and 468.27 is: 702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.71 : 1,433.57 = 468.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.71/1,433.57 = 468.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.71x = 1,433.57 × 468.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.71x = 671,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,295.48/955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.41

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