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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.54, 1,444.43 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.54, 1,444.43 and 469.68 is: 704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.54 : 1,444.43 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.54/1,444.43 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.54x = 1,444.43 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.54x = 678,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,419.88/963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.09

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