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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,447.74 and 479.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,447.74 and 479.64 is: 718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,447.74 = 479.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,447.74 = 479.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,447.74 × 479.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 694,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,394.01/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.83

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