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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.62, 1,447.68 and 478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.62, 1,447.68 and 478.36 is: 717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.62 : 1,447.68 = 478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.62/1,447.68 = 478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.62x = 1,447.68 × 478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.62x = 692,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,512.20/965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.17

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