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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.84, 1,446.78 and 478.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.84, 1,446.78 and 478.12 is: 716.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.84 : 1,446.78 = 478.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.84/1,446.78 = 478.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.84x = 1,446.78 × 478.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.84x = 691,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,734.45/964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.94

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