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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.69, 1,442.94 and 476.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.69, 1,442.94 and 476.09 is: 713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.69 : 1,442.94 = 476.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.69/1,442.94 = 476.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.69x = 1,442.94 × 476.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.69x = 686,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,962.09/962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.59

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