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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.69, 1,435.45 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.69, 1,435.45 and 471.08 is: 706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.69 : 1,435.45 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.69/1,435.45 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.69x = 1,435.45 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.69x = 676,211.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,211.79/957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.09

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