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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.31, 1,445.19 and 469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.31, 1,445.19 and 469.36 is: 704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.31 : 1,445.19 = 469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.31/1,445.19 = 469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.31x = 1,445.19 × 469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.31x = 678,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,314.38/963.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.15

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