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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.34, 1,435.37 and 463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.34, 1,435.37 and 463.48 is: 694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.34 : 1,435.37 = 463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.34/1,435.37 = 463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.34x = 1,435.37 × 463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.34x = 665,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,265.29/957.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.91

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