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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.08, 1,446.60 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.08, 1,446.60 and 477.52 is: 715.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.08 : 1,446.60 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.08/1,446.60 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.08x = 1,446.60 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.08x = 690,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,780.43/965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.78

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