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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.16, 1,443 and 473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.16, 1,443 and 473.56 is: 711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.16 : 1,443 = 473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.16/1,443 = 473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.16x = 1,443 × 473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.16x = 683,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,347.08/960.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.70

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