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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.60, 1,453.32 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.60, 1,453.32 and 475.32 is: 712.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.60 : 1,453.32 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.60/1,453.32 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.60x = 1,453.32 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.60x = 690,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,792.06/969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.45

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