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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,446.51 and 476.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,446.51 and 476.85 is: 715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,446.51 = 476.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,446.51 = 476.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,446.51 × 476.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 689,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,768.29/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.32

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