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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.48, 1,450.18 and 479.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.48, 1,450.18 and 479.42 is: 719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.48 : 1,450.18 = 479.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.48/1,450.18 = 479.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.48x = 1,450.18 × 479.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.48x = 695,245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,245.30/966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.36

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