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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.18, 1,448.20 and 479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.18, 1,448.20 and 479.58 is: 718.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.18 : 1,448.20 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.18/1,448.20 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.18x = 1,448.20 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.18x = 694,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,527.76/966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.84

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