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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.03, 1,450.05 and 479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.03, 1,450.05 and 479.40 is: 719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.03 : 1,450.05 = 479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.03/1,450.05 = 479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.03x = 1,450.05 × 479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.03x = 695,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,153.97/966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.60

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