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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.73, 1,448.20 and 478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.73, 1,448.20 and 478.30 is: 716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.73 : 1,448.20 = 478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.73/1,448.20 = 478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.73x = 1,448.20 × 478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.73x = 692,674.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,674.06/966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.51

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