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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.52, 1,447.74 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.52, 1,447.74 and 478.44 is: 717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.52 : 1,447.74 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.52/1,447.74 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.52x = 1,447.74 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.52x = 692,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,656.73/965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.39

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