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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.80, 1,439.70 and 473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.80, 1,439.70 and 473.80 is: 710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.80 : 1,439.70 = 473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.80/1,439.70 = 473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.80x = 1,439.70 × 473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.80x = 682,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,129.86/959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.70

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