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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.79, 1,450.47 and 480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.79, 1,450.47 and 480.98 is: 720.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.79 : 1,450.47 = 480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.79/1,450.47 = 480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.79x = 1,450.47 × 480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.79x = 697,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,647.06/967.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.87

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