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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.85, 1,436.91 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.85, 1,436.91 and 470.92 is: 706.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.85 : 1,436.91 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.85/1,436.91 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.85x = 1,436.91 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.85x = 676,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,669.66/957.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.45

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