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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.36, 1,445.88 and 477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.36, 1,445.88 and 477.34 is: 714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.36 : 1,445.88 = 477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.36/1,445.88 = 477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.36x = 1,445.88 × 477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.36x = 690,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,176.36/965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.94

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