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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.40, 1,451.10 and 481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.40, 1,451.10 and 481.40 is: 722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.40 : 1,451.10 = 481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.40/1,451.10 = 481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.40x = 1,451.10 × 481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.40x = 698,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,559.54/967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.10

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