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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.03, 1,446.53 and 477.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.03, 1,446.53 and 477.81 is: 716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.03 : 1,446.53 = 477.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.03/1,446.53 = 477.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.03x = 1,446.53 × 477.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.03x = 691,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,164.11/965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.21

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