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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.61, 1,443.33 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.61, 1,443.33 and 468.04 is: 701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.61 : 1,443.33 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.61/1,443.33 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.61x = 1,443.33 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.61x = 675,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,536.17/962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.78

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