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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.59, 1,445.27 and 469.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.59, 1,445.27 and 469.85 is: 704.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.59 : 1,445.27 = 469.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.59/1,445.27 = 469.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.59x = 1,445.27 × 469.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.59x = 679,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,050.53/963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.71

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