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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.08, 1,440.11 and 473.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.08, 1,440.11 and 473.47 is: 710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.08 : 1,440.11 = 473.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.08/1,440.11 = 473.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.08x = 1,440.11 × 473.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.08x = 681,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,846.47/960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.20

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