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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.68, 1,444.47 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.68, 1,444.47 and 469.04 is: 703.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.68 : 1,444.47 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.68/1,444.47 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.68x = 1,444.47 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.68x = 677,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,514.21/963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.05

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