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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.10, 1,435.05 and 469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.10, 1,435.05 and 469.47 is: 704.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.10 : 1,435.05 = 469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.10/1,435.05 = 469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.10x = 1,435.05 × 469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.10x = 673,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,712.92/956.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.65

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