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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.25, 1,448.61 and 479.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.25, 1,448.61 and 479.17 is: 718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.25 : 1,448.61 = 479.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.25/1,448.61 = 479.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.25x = 1,448.61 × 479.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.25x = 694,130.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,130.45/966.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.38

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