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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.93, 1,435.10 and 463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.93, 1,435.10 and 463.03 is: 694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.93 : 1,435.10 = 463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.93/1,435.10 = 463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.93x = 1,435.10 × 463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.93x = 664,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,495.03/956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.41

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