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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.50, 1,447.08 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.50, 1,447.08 and 477.90 is: 717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.50 : 1,447.08 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.50/1,447.08 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.50x = 1,447.08 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.50x = 691,559.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,559.53/964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.01

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