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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.81, 1,449.45 and 479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.81, 1,449.45 and 479.58 is: 718.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.81 : 1,449.45 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.81/1,449.45 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.81x = 1,449.45 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.81x = 695,127.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,127.23/966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.99

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