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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.70, 1,435.50 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.70, 1,435.50 and 469.48 is: 704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.70 : 1,435.50 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.70/1,435.50 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.70x = 1,435.50 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.70x = 673,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,938.54/956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.44

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