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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.21, 1,449.90 and 478.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.21, 1,449.90 and 478.78 is: 717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.21 : 1,449.90 = 478.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.21/1,449.90 = 478.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.21x = 1,449.90 × 478.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.21x = 694,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,179.50/967.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.72

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