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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.06, 1,444.53 and 475.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.06, 1,444.53 and 475.98 is: 713.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.06 : 1,444.53 = 475.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.06/1,444.53 = 475.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.06x = 1,444.53 × 475.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.06x = 687,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,567.39/963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.94

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