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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.06, 1,434.54 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.06, 1,434.54 and 468.84 is: 703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.06 : 1,434.54 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.06/1,434.54 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.06x = 1,434.54 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.06x = 672,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,569.73/956.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.48

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