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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.08, 1,432.68 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.08, 1,432.68 and 468.54 is: 702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.08 : 1,432.68 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.08/1,432.68 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.08x = 1,432.68 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.08x = 671,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,267.89/956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.10

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