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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.42, 1,435.96 and 470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.42, 1,435.96 and 470.34 is: 705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.42 : 1,435.96 = 470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.42/1,435.96 = 470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.42x = 1,435.96 × 470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.42x = 675,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,389.43/957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.43

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