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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.59, 1,446.28 and 470.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.59, 1,446.28 and 470.01 is: 704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.59 : 1,446.28 = 470.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.59/1,446.28 = 470.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.59x = 1,446.28 × 470.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.59x = 679,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,766.06/964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.72

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