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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.45, 1,434.81 and 469.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.45, 1,434.81 and 469.51 is: 704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.45 : 1,434.81 = 469.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.45/1,434.81 = 469.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.45x = 1,434.81 × 469.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.45x = 673,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,657.64/956.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.33

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