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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.04, 1,434.15 and 468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.04, 1,434.15 and 468.78 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.04 : 1,434.15 = 468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.04/1,434.15 = 468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.04x = 1,434.15 × 468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.04x = 672,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,300.84/956.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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