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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,435.50 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,435.50 and 470.16 is: 705.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,435.50 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,435.50 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,435.50 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 674,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,914.68/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.51

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