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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.03, 1,447.05 and 477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.03, 1,447.05 and 477.40 is: 716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.03 : 1,447.05 = 477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.03/1,447.05 = 477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.03x = 1,447.05 × 477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.03x = 690,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,821.67/964.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.60

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