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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.98, 1,435.08 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.98, 1,435.08 and 469.56 is: 703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.98 : 1,435.08 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.98/1,435.08 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.98x = 1,435.08 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.98x = 673,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,856.16/957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.41

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