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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.66, 1,443.64 and 468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.66, 1,443.64 and 468.76 is: 702.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.66 : 1,443.64 = 468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.66/1,443.64 = 468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.66x = 1,443.64 × 468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.66x = 676,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,720.69/962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.97

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