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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.88, 1,448.10 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.88, 1,448.10 and 478.56 is: 717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.88 : 1,448.10 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.88/1,448.10 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.88x = 1,448.10 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.88x = 693,002.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,002.74/965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.48

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