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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.02, 1,444.63 and 475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.02, 1,444.63 and 475.60 is: 713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.02 : 1,444.63 = 475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.02/1,444.63 = 475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.02x = 1,444.63 × 475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.02x = 687,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,066.03/963.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.45

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