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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.00, 1,445.55 and 476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.00, 1,445.55 and 476.48 is: 714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.00 : 1,445.55 = 476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.00/1,445.55 = 476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.00x = 1,445.55 × 476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.00x = 688,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,777.49/964.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.50

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