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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.28, 1,443.92 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.28, 1,443.92 and 475.32 is: 713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.28 : 1,443.92 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.28/1,443.92 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.28x = 1,443.92 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.28x = 686,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,324.05/962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.23

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