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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.42, 1,440.58 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.42, 1,440.58 and 472.98 is: 709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.42 : 1,440.58 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.42/1,440.58 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.42x = 1,440.58 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.42x = 681,365.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,365.53/960.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.45

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