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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,452 and 479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,452 and 479.56 is: 720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,452 = 479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,452 = 479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,452 × 479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 696,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,321.12/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.71

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