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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.78, 1,449.58 and 479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.78, 1,449.58 and 479.18 is: 719.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.78 : 1,449.58 = 479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.78/1,449.58 = 479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.78x = 1,449.58 × 479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.78x = 694,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,609.74/965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.22

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