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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.31, 1,446.69 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.31, 1,446.69 and 470.36 is: 705.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.31 : 1,446.69 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.31/1,446.69 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.31x = 1,446.69 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.31x = 680,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,465.11/964.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.65

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