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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.15, 1,442.32 and 474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.15, 1,442.32 and 474.94 is: 711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.15 : 1,442.32 = 474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.15/1,442.32 = 474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.15x = 1,442.32 × 474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.15x = 685,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,015.46/962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.96

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