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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.52, 1,447.20 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.52, 1,447.20 and 477.90 is: 716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.52 : 1,447.20 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.52/1,447.20 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.52x = 1,447.20 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.52x = 691,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,616.88/965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.32

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