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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.20, 1,446.30 and 477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.20, 1,446.30 and 477.15 is: 715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.20 : 1,446.30 = 477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.20/1,446.30 = 477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.20x = 1,446.30 × 477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.20x = 690,102.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,102.05/964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.73

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