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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.82, 1,450.38 and 479.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.82, 1,450.38 and 479.90 is: 719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.82 : 1,450.38 = 479.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.82/1,450.38 = 479.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.82x = 1,450.38 × 479.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.82x = 696,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,037.36/966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.92

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