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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,445.04 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,445.04 and 476.64 is: 714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,445.04 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,445.04 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,445.04 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 688,763.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,763.87/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.43

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