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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.69, 1,440.14 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.69, 1,440.14 and 466.79 is: 699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.69 : 1,440.14 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.69/1,440.14 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.69x = 1,440.14 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.69x = 672,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,242.95/960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.75

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