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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.08, 1,444.62 and 476.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.08, 1,444.62 and 476.14 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.08 : 1,444.62 = 476.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.08/1,444.62 = 476.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.08x = 1,444.62 × 476.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.08x = 687,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,841.37/963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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