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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,447.82 and 479.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,447.82 and 479.09 is: 718.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,447.82 = 479.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,447.82 = 479.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,447.82 × 479.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 693,637.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,637.73/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.28

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