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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.98, 1,444.23 and 474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.98, 1,444.23 and 474.38 is: 712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.98 : 1,444.23 = 474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.98/1,444.23 = 474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.98x = 1,444.23 × 474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.98x = 685,106.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,106.61/960.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.93

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