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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.99, 1,445.90 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.99, 1,445.90 and 477.36 is: 716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.99 : 1,445.90 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.99/1,445.90 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.99x = 1,445.90 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.99x = 690,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,212.44/963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.00

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