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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.92, 1,433.44 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.92, 1,433.44 and 468.80 is: 702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.92 : 1,433.44 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.92/1,433.44 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.92x = 1,433.44 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.92x = 671,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,996.67/955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.98

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