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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.23, 1,445.27 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.23, 1,445.27 and 476.19 is: 714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.23 : 1,445.27 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.23/1,445.27 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.23x = 1,445.27 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.23x = 688,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,220.74/963.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.50

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