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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.63, 1,443.51 and 475.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.63, 1,443.51 and 475.49 is: 713.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.63 : 1,443.51 = 475.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.63/1,443.51 = 475.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.63x = 1,443.51 × 475.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.63x = 686,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,374.57/962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.02

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