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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.94, 1,432.82 and 469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.94, 1,432.82 and 469.33 is: 703.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.94 : 1,432.82 = 469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.94/1,432.82 = 469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.94x = 1,432.82 × 469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.94x = 672,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,463.00/955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.46

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