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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.50, 1,450.17 and 480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.50, 1,450.17 and 480.03 is: 719.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.50 : 1,450.17 = 480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.50/1,450.17 = 480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.50x = 1,450.17 × 480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.50x = 696,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,125.11/967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.51

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