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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.81, 1,436.21 and 464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.81, 1,436.21 and 464.05 is: 695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.81 : 1,436.21 = 464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.81/1,436.21 = 464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.81x = 1,436.21 × 464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.81x = 666,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,473.25/957.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.83

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