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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.92, 1,446.67 and 477.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.92, 1,446.67 and 477.87 is: 716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.92 : 1,446.67 = 477.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.92/1,446.67 = 477.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.92x = 1,446.67 × 477.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.92x = 691,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,315.37/964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.45

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