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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.89, 1,445.57 and 476.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.89, 1,445.57 and 476.81 is: 715.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.89 : 1,445.57 = 476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.89/1,445.57 = 476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.89x = 1,445.57 × 476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.89x = 689,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,262.23/963.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.08

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