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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.32, 1,440.62 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.32, 1,440.62 and 473.40 is: 710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.32 : 1,440.62 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.32/1,440.62 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.32x = 1,440.62 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.32x = 681,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,987.14/960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.17

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