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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.48, 1,434.85 and 469.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.48, 1,434.85 and 469.55 is: 704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.48 : 1,434.85 = 469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.48/1,434.85 = 469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.48x = 1,434.85 × 469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.48x = 673,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,736.23/956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.40

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