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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.05, 1,436.26 and 470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.05, 1,436.26 and 470.44 is: 706.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.05 : 1,436.26 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.05/1,436.26 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.05x = 1,436.26 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.05x = 675,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,674.33/957.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.00

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