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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.16, 1,434.60 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.16, 1,434.60 and 469.44 is: 704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.16 : 1,434.60 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.16/1,434.60 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.16x = 1,434.60 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.16x = 673,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,458.62/956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.34

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