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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.42, 1,448.93 and 479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.42, 1,448.93 and 479.37 is: 718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.42 : 1,448.93 = 479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.42/1,448.93 = 479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.42x = 1,448.93 × 479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.42x = 694,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,571.18/966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.71

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