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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.88, 1,435.59 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.88, 1,435.59 and 463.32 is: 695.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.88 : 1,435.59 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.88/1,435.59 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.88x = 1,435.59 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.88x = 665,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,137.56/956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.11

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