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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.49, 1,439.64 and 473.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.49, 1,439.64 and 473.09 is: 709.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.49 : 1,439.64 = 473.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.49/1,439.64 = 473.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.49x = 1,439.64 × 473.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.49x = 681,072.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,072.09/959.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.83

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