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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.40, 1,444.12 and 475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.40, 1,444.12 and 475.86 is: 714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.40 : 1,444.12 = 475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.40/1,444.12 = 475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.40x = 1,444.12 × 475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.40x = 687,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,198.94/962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.05

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