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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,450.50 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,450.50 and 478.56 is: 719.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,450.50 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,450.50 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,450.50 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 694,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,151.28/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.21

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