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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.16, 1,438.20 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.16, 1,438.20 and 472.44 is: 708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.16 : 1,438.20 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.16/1,438.20 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.16x = 1,438.20 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.16x = 679,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,463.21/959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.39

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