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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.48, 1,449.36 and 479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.48, 1,449.36 and 479.92 is: 718.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.48 : 1,449.36 = 479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.48/1,449.36 = 479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.48x = 1,449.36 × 479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.48x = 695,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,576.85/967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.96

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