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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.49, 1,435.01 and 469.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.49, 1,435.01 and 469.81 is: 704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.49 : 1,435.01 = 469.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.49/1,435.01 = 469.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.49x = 1,435.01 × 469.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.49x = 674,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,182.05/956.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.85

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