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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.71, 1,435.88 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.71, 1,435.88 and 470.64 is: 705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.71 : 1,435.88 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.71/1,435.88 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.71x = 1,435.88 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.71x = 675,780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,780.21/957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.62

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