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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.20, 1,446.69 and 478.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.20, 1,446.69 and 478.57 is: 717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.20 : 1,446.69 = 478.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.20/1,446.69 = 478.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.20x = 1,446.69 × 478.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.20x = 692,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,342.43/965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.30

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