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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.80, 1,441.40 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.80, 1,441.40 and 473.28 is: 710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.80 : 1,441.40 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.80/1,441.40 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.80x = 1,441.40 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.80x = 682,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,185.79/960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.02

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