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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.20, 1,450 and 480.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.20, 1,450 and 480.59 is: 720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.20 : 1,450 = 480.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.20/1,450 = 480.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.20x = 1,450 × 480.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.20x = 696,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,855.50/967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.49

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