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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.32, 1,435.25 and 469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.32, 1,435.25 and 469.88 is: 704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.32 : 1,435.25 = 469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.32/1,435.25 = 469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.32x = 1,435.25 × 469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.32x = 674,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,389.27/957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.46

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