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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.70, 1,443.38 and 475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.70, 1,443.38 and 475.64 is: 713.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.70 : 1,443.38 = 475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.70/1,443.38 = 475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.70x = 1,443.38 × 475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.70x = 686,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,529.26/962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.13

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