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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.67, 1,446.17 and 598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.67, 1,446.17 and 598.65 is: 897.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.67 : 1,446.17 = 598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.67/1,446.17 = 598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.67x = 1,446.17 × 598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.67x = 865,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,749.67/964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.46

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