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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.16, 1,449 and 477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.16, 1,449 and 477.56 is: 717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.16 : 1,449 = 477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.16/1,449 = 477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.16x = 1,449 × 477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.16x = 691,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,984.44/964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.71

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