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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,447.08 and 477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,447.08 and 477.56 is: 715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,447.08 = 477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,447.08 = 477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,447.08 × 477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 691,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,067.52/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.39

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