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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.10, 1,436.28 and 469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.10, 1,436.28 and 469.90 is: 705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.10 : 1,436.28 = 469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.10/1,436.28 = 469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.10x = 1,436.28 × 469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.10x = 674,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,907.97/957.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.16

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