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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.92, 1,445.16 and 476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.92, 1,445.16 and 476.72 is: 714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.92 : 1,445.16 = 476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.92/1,445.16 = 476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.92x = 1,445.16 × 476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.92x = 688,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,936.68/963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.72

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