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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.90, 1,435.68 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.90, 1,435.68 and 470.22 is: 705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.90 : 1,435.68 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.90/1,435.68 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.90x = 1,435.68 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.90x = 675,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,085.45/956.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.50

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