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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.38, 1,447.64 and 477.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.38, 1,447.64 and 477.94 is: 715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.38 : 1,447.64 = 477.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.38/1,447.64 = 477.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.38x = 1,447.64 × 477.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.38x = 691,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,879.02/966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.95

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