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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.84, 1,433.90 and 468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.84, 1,433.90 and 468.92 is: 703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.84 : 1,433.90 = 468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.84/1,433.90 = 468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.84x = 1,433.90 × 468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.84x = 672,384.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,384.39/955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.45

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