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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.14, 1,435.83 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.14, 1,435.83 and 470.64 is: 705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.14 : 1,435.83 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.14/1,435.83 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.14x = 1,435.83 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.14x = 675,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,759.03/958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.28

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