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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.60, 1,448.82 and 478.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.60, 1,448.82 and 478.37 is: 717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.60 : 1,448.82 = 478.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.60/1,448.82 = 478.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.60x = 1,448.82 × 478.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.60x = 693,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,072.02/965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.76

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