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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.52, 1,441.35 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.52, 1,441.35 and 467.34 is: 700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.52 : 1,441.35 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.52/1,441.35 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.52x = 1,441.35 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.52x = 673,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,600.51/961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.56

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