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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.94, 1,440.32 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.94, 1,440.32 and 474.32 is: 710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.94 : 1,440.32 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.94/1,440.32 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.94x = 1,440.32 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.94x = 683,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,172.58/960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.94

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