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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.25, 1,442.79 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.25, 1,442.79 and 467.68 is: 701.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.25 : 1,442.79 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.25/1,442.79 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.25x = 1,442.79 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.25x = 674,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,762.21/962.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.24

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