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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,446.84 and 477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,446.84 and 477.48 is: 716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,446.84 = 477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,446.84 = 477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,446.84 × 477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 690,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,837.16/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.22

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