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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.88, 1,451.20 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.88, 1,451.20 and 480.96 is: 721.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.88 : 1,451.20 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.88/1,451.20 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.88x = 1,451.20 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.88x = 697,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,969.15/966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.88

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