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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.76, 1,432.92 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.76, 1,432.92 and 468.56 is: 702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.76 : 1,432.92 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.76/1,432.92 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.76x = 1,432.92 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.76x = 671,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,409.00/955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.49

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