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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962, 1,442.26 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962, 1,442.26 and 474.72 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962 : 1,442.26 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962/1,442.26 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962x = 1,442.26 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962x = 684,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,669.67/962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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