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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.32, 1,445.40 and 476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.32, 1,445.40 and 476.34 is: 713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.32 : 1,445.40 = 476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.32/1,445.40 = 476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.32x = 1,445.40 × 476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.32x = 688,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,501.84/964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.98

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