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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.44, 1,438.07 and 472.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.44, 1,438.07 and 472.83 is: 708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.44 : 1,438.07 = 472.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.44/1,438.07 = 472.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.44x = 1,438.07 × 472.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.44x = 679,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,962.64/959.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.71

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