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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.18, 1,445.22 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.18, 1,445.22 and 476.12 is: 714.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.18 : 1,445.22 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.18/1,445.22 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.18x = 1,445.22 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.18x = 688,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,090.92/963.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.39

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