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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.86, 1,445.04 and 476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.86, 1,445.04 and 476.34 is: 713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.86 : 1,445.04 = 476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.86/1,445.04 = 476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.86x = 1,445.04 × 476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.86x = 688,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,330.35/964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.40

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