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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.75, 1,448.21 and 478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.75, 1,448.21 and 478.31 is: 716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.75 : 1,448.21 = 478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.75/1,448.21 = 478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.75x = 1,448.21 × 478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.75x = 692,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,690.93/966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.52

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