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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.45, 1,435.10 and 469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.45, 1,435.10 and 469.23 is: 704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.45 : 1,435.10 = 469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.45/1,435.10 = 469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.45x = 1,435.10 × 469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.45x = 673,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,389.63/956.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.05

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