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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.90, 1,441.40 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.90, 1,441.40 and 467.76 is: 701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.90 : 1,441.40 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.90/1,441.40 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.90x = 1,441.40 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.90x = 674,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,223.32/960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.66

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