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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.14, 1,432.83 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.14, 1,432.83 and 468.64 is: 702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.14 : 1,432.83 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.14/1,432.83 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.14x = 1,432.83 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.14x = 671,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,481.45/956.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.28

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