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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.83, 1,445.28 and 476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.83, 1,445.28 and 476.31 is: 714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.83 : 1,445.28 = 476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.83/1,445.28 = 476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.83x = 1,445.28 × 476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.83x = 688,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,404.95/963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.24

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