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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.16, 1,449.30 and 480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.16, 1,449.30 and 480.54 is: 720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.16 : 1,449.30 = 480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.16/1,449.30 = 480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.16x = 1,449.30 × 480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.16x = 696,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,446.62/967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.09

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