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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.27, 1,445.49 and 476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.27, 1,445.49 and 476.34 is: 714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.27 : 1,445.49 = 476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.27/1,445.49 = 476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.27x = 1,445.49 × 476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.27x = 688,544.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,544.71/963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.80

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