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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.05, 1,438.70 and 472.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.05, 1,438.70 and 472.53 is: 708.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.05 : 1,438.70 = 472.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.05/1,438.70 = 472.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.05x = 1,438.70 × 472.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.05x = 679,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,831.94/960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.12

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