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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.10, 1,438.32 and 465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.10, 1,438.32 and 465.60 is: 697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.10 : 1,438.32 = 465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.10/1,438.32 = 465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.10x = 1,438.32 × 465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.10x = 669,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,681.79/960.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.51

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