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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.85, 1,435.41 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.85, 1,435.41 and 469.92 is: 704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.85 : 1,435.41 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.85/1,435.41 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.85x = 1,435.41 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.85x = 674,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,527.87/956.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.95

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