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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.57, 1,440.18 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.57, 1,440.18 and 473.22 is: 709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.57 : 1,440.18 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.57/1,440.18 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.57x = 1,440.18 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.57x = 681,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,521.98/960.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.50

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