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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.20, 1,444.86 and 476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.20, 1,444.86 and 476.58 is: 714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.20 : 1,444.86 = 476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.20/1,444.86 = 476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.20x = 1,444.86 × 476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.20x = 688,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,591.38/964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.16

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