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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.82, 1,447.65 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.82, 1,447.65 and 478.56 is: 717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.82 : 1,447.65 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.82/1,447.65 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.82x = 1,447.65 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.82x = 692,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,787.38/965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.30

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