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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.32, 1,434.90 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.32, 1,434.90 and 469.34 is: 703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.32 : 1,434.90 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.32/1,434.90 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.32x = 1,434.90 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.32x = 673,455.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,455.97/957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.48

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