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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.64, 1,443.60 and 475.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.64, 1,443.60 and 475.43 is: 712.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.64 : 1,443.60 = 475.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.64/1,443.60 = 475.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.64x = 1,443.60 × 475.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.64x = 686,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,323.53/962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.96

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