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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.95, 1,445.01 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.95, 1,445.01 and 470.04 is: 704.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.95 : 1,445.01 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.95/1,445.01 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.95x = 1,445.01 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.95x = 679,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,212.50/963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.62

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