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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.48, 1,450.20 and 479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.48, 1,450.20 and 479.58 is: 719.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.48 : 1,450.20 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.48/1,450.20 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.48x = 1,450.20 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.48x = 695,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,486.92/966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.61

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