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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.51, 1,444.24 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.51, 1,444.24 and 475.55 is: 712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.51 : 1,444.24 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.51/1,444.24 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.51x = 1,444.24 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.51x = 686,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,808.33/963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.82

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