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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,445.58 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,445.58 and 476.55 is: 713.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,445.58 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,445.58 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,445.58 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 688,891.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,891.15/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.89

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