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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.93, 1,446.93 and 477.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.93, 1,446.93 and 477.41 is: 715.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.93 : 1,446.93 = 477.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.93/1,446.93 = 477.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.93x = 1,446.93 × 477.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.93x = 690,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,778.85/964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.88

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