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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959, 1,436.88 and 471.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959, 1,436.88 and 471.38 is: 706.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959 : 1,436.88 = 471.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959/1,436.88 = 471.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959x = 1,436.88 × 471.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959x = 677,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,316.49/959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.27

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