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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.92, 1,435.80 and 470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.92, 1,435.80 and 470.44 is: 705.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.92 : 1,435.80 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.92/1,435.80 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.92x = 1,435.80 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.92x = 675,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,457.75/956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.87

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