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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.41, 1,448.12 and 478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.41, 1,448.12 and 478.80 is: 718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.41 : 1,448.12 = 478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.41/1,448.12 = 478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.41x = 1,448.12 × 478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.41x = 693,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,361.05/965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.21

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