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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.83, 1,448.28 and 478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.83, 1,448.28 and 478.31 is: 717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.83 : 1,448.28 = 478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.83/1,448.28 = 478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.83x = 1,448.28 × 478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.83x = 692,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,726.81/965.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.23

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