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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.55, 1,434.06 and 470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.55, 1,434.06 and 470.74 is: 705.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.55 : 1,434.06 = 470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.55/1,434.06 = 470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.55x = 1,434.06 × 470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.55x = 675,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,069.40/957.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.00

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