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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,449.63 and 472.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,449.63 and 472.86 is: 708.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,449.63 = 472.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,449.63 = 472.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,449.63 × 472.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 685,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,472.04/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.89

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