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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.31, 1,448.19 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.31, 1,448.19 and 471.36 is: 707.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.31 : 1,448.19 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.31/1,448.19 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.31x = 1,448.19 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.31x = 682,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,618.84/965.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.15

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