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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.40, 1,446.32 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.40, 1,446.32 and 477.32 is: 715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.40 : 1,446.32 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.40/1,446.32 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.40x = 1,446.32 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.40x = 690,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,347.84/964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.84

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