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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.32, 1,445.31 and 476.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.32, 1,445.31 and 476.01 is: 714.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.32 : 1,445.31 = 476.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.32/1,445.31 = 476.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.32x = 1,445.31 × 476.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.32x = 687,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,982.01/963.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.18

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