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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.32, 1,446.66 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.32, 1,446.66 and 478.71 is: 717.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.32 : 1,446.66 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.32/1,446.66 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.32x = 1,446.66 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.32x = 692,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,530.61/965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.41

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