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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968, 1,451.90 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968, 1,451.90 and 481.36 is: 721.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968 : 1,451.90 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968/1,451.90 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968x = 1,451.90 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968x = 698,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,886.58/968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.99

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