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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.32, 1,445.16 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.32, 1,445.16 and 476.12 is: 714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.32 : 1,445.16 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.32/1,445.16 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.32x = 1,445.16 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.32x = 688,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,069.58/963.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.27

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