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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.70, 1,443.86 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.70, 1,443.86 and 475.44 is: 713.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.70 : 1,443.86 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.70/1,443.86 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.70x = 1,443.86 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.70x = 686,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,468.80/962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.07

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