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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.67, 1,433.14 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.67, 1,433.14 and 455.63 is: 682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.67 : 1,433.14 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.67/1,433.14 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.67x = 1,433.14 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.67x = 652,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,981.58/956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.56

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