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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.05, 1,446.36 and 477.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.05, 1,446.36 and 477.97 is: 716.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.05 : 1,446.36 = 477.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.05/1,446.36 = 477.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.05x = 1,446.36 × 477.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.05x = 691,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,316.69/965.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.35

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