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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.90, 1,445.90 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.90, 1,445.90 and 470.76 is: 706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.90 : 1,445.90 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.90/1,445.90 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.90x = 1,445.90 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.90x = 680,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,671.88/963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.16

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