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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.97, 1,433.94 and 468.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.97, 1,433.94 and 468.89 is: 703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.97 : 1,433.94 = 468.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.97/1,433.94 = 468.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.97x = 1,433.94 × 468.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.97x = 672,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,360.13/955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.33

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