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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.81, 1,450.97 and 480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.81, 1,450.97 and 480.48 is: 720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.81 : 1,450.97 = 480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.81/1,450.97 = 480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.81x = 1,450.97 × 480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.81x = 697,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,168.71/967.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.36

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