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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.75, 1,445.29 and 470.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.75, 1,445.29 and 470.01 is: 704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.75 : 1,445.29 = 470.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.75/1,445.29 = 470.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.75x = 1,445.29 × 470.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.75x = 679,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,305.00/963.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.85

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