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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,448.08 and 478.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,448.08 and 478.55 is: 718.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,448.08 = 478.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,448.08 = 478.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,448.08 × 478.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 692,981.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,981.11/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.00

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