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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.65, 1,448.55 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.65, 1,448.55 and 480.06 is: 719.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.65 : 1,448.55 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.65/1,448.55 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.65x = 1,448.55 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.65x = 695,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,390.91/966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.39

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