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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.93, 1,435.52 and 471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.93, 1,435.52 and 471.32 is: 706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.93 : 1,435.52 = 471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.93/1,435.52 = 471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.93x = 1,435.52 × 471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.93x = 676,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,588.67/957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.31

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