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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.26, 1,449.99 and 479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.26, 1,449.99 and 479.36 is: 719.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.26 : 1,449.99 = 479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.26/1,449.99 = 479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.26x = 1,449.99 × 479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.26x = 695,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,059.96/966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.33

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