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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.26, 1,435.12 and 469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.26, 1,435.12 and 469.96 is: 704.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.26 : 1,435.12 = 469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.26/1,435.12 = 469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.26x = 1,435.12 × 469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.26x = 674,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,449.00/957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.56

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