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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964, 1,445.92 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964, 1,445.92 and 476.88 is: 715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964 : 1,445.92 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964/1,445.92 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964x = 1,445.92 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964x = 689,530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,530.33/964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.28

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