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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.69, 1,448.08 and 478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.69, 1,448.08 and 478.17 is: 717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.69 : 1,448.08 = 478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.69/1,448.08 = 478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.69x = 1,448.08 × 478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.69x = 692,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,427.22/965.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.03

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