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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.18, 1,446.70 and 478.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.18, 1,446.70 and 478.58 is: 717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.18 : 1,446.70 = 478.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.18/1,446.70 = 478.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.18x = 1,446.70 × 478.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.18x = 692,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,361.69/965.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.34

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