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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.15, 1,443.27 and 469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.15, 1,443.27 and 469.01 is: 703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.15 : 1,443.27 = 469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.15/1,443.27 = 469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.15x = 1,443.27 × 469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.15x = 676,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,908.06/962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.54

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