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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.67, 1,442.96 and 474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.67, 1,442.96 and 474.61 is: 712.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.67 : 1,442.96 = 474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.67/1,442.96 = 474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.67x = 1,442.96 × 474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.67x = 684,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,844.42/961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.14

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