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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.80, 1,434.51 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.80, 1,434.51 and 469.13 is: 704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.80 : 1,434.51 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.80/1,434.51 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.80x = 1,434.51 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.80x = 672,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,964.50/955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.09

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