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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.64, 1,444.76 and 476.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.64, 1,444.76 and 476.02 is: 713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.64 : 1,444.76 = 476.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.64/1,444.76 = 476.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.64x = 1,444.76 × 476.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.64x = 687,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,734.66/963.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.68

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