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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.92, 1,450.38 and 479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.92, 1,450.38 and 479.48 is: 719.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.92 : 1,450.38 = 479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.92/1,450.38 = 479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.92x = 1,450.38 × 479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.92x = 695,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,428.20/966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.22

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