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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,448.76 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,448.76 and 479 is: 718.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,448.76 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,448.76 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,448.76 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 693,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,956.04/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.28

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