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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.08, 1,451.26 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.08, 1,451.26 and 480.16 is: 719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.08 : 1,451.26 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.08/1,451.26 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.08x = 1,451.26 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.08x = 696,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,837.00/968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.81

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