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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.70, 1,435.29 and 470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.70, 1,435.29 and 470.89 is: 705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.70 : 1,435.29 = 470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.70/1,435.29 = 470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.70x = 1,435.29 × 470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.70x = 675,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,863.71/957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.72

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