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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.79, 1,448.76 and 478.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.79, 1,448.76 and 478.35 is: 717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.79 : 1,448.76 = 478.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.79/1,448.76 = 478.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.79x = 1,448.76 × 478.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.79x = 693,014.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,014.35/965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.56

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