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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.49, 1,444.70 and 470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.49, 1,444.70 and 470.18 is: 704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.49 : 1,444.70 = 470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.49/1,444.70 = 470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.49x = 1,444.70 × 470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.49x = 679,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,259.47/964.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.27

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