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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.90, 1,448.57 and 478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.90, 1,448.57 and 478.82 is: 718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.90 : 1,448.57 = 478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.90/1,448.57 = 478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.90x = 1,448.57 × 478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.90x = 693,594.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,594.65/965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.08

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