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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.82, 1,441.38 and 473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.82, 1,441.38 and 473.90 is: 710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.82 : 1,441.38 = 473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.82/1,441.38 = 473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.82x = 1,441.38 × 473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.82x = 683,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,069.98/960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.92

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