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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.56, 1,435.73 and 470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.56, 1,435.73 and 470.61 is: 705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.56 : 1,435.73 = 470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.56/1,435.73 = 470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.56x = 1,435.73 × 470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.56x = 675,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,666.54/957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.62

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