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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.35, 1,439.84 and 466.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.35, 1,439.84 and 466.23 is: 699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.35 : 1,439.84 = 466.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.35/1,439.84 = 466.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.35x = 1,439.84 × 466.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.35x = 671,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,296.60/960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.01

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