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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.90, 1,446.72 and 471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.90, 1,446.72 and 471.10 is: 706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.90 : 1,446.72 = 471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.90/1,446.72 = 471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.90x = 1,446.72 × 471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.90x = 681,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,549.79/964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.34

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