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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.30, 1,434.45 and 470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.30, 1,434.45 and 470.30 is: 705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.30 : 1,434.45 = 470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.30/1,434.45 = 470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.30x = 1,434.45 × 470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.30x = 674,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,621.84/956.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.45

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