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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.86, 1,440.54 and 473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.86, 1,440.54 and 473.34 is: 708.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.86 : 1,440.54 = 473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.86/1,440.54 = 473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.86x = 1,440.54 × 473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.86x = 681,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,865.20/961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.90

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