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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.24, 1,440.50 and 473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.24, 1,440.50 and 473.80 is: 710.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.24 : 1,440.50 = 473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.24/1,440.50 = 473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.24x = 1,440.50 × 473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.24x = 682,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,508.90/961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.03

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