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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.59, 1,446.21 and 477.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.59, 1,446.21 and 477.33 is: 715.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.59 : 1,446.21 = 477.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.59/1,446.21 = 477.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.59x = 1,446.21 × 477.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.59x = 690,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,319.42/964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.66

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