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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.48, 1,444.62 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.48, 1,444.62 and 477.32 is: 715.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.48 : 1,444.62 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.48/1,444.62 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.48x = 1,444.62 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.48x = 689,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,546.02/963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.68

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