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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.08, 1,442.18 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.08, 1,442.18 and 474.84 is: 711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.08 : 1,442.18 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.08/1,442.18 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.08x = 1,442.18 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.08x = 684,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,802.38/963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.06

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