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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.19, 1,439.39 and 466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.19, 1,439.39 and 466.29 is: 699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.19 : 1,439.39 = 466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.19/1,439.39 = 466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.19x = 1,439.39 × 466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.19x = 671,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,174.33/960.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.00

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