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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.69, 1,441.85 and 474.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.69, 1,441.85 and 474.41 is: 711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.69 : 1,441.85 = 474.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.69/1,441.85 = 474.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.69x = 1,441.85 × 474.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.69x = 684,023.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,023.85/961.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.27

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