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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.52, 1,443.96 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.52, 1,443.96 and 474.36 is: 711.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.52 : 1,443.96 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.52/1,443.96 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.52x = 1,443.96 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.52x = 684,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,956.87/962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.63

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