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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.27, 1,435.61 and 463.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.27, 1,435.61 and 463.37 is: 694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.27 : 1,435.61 = 463.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.27/1,435.61 = 463.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.27x = 1,435.61 × 463.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.27x = 665,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,209.11/957.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.90

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