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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.10, 1,453.23 and 481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.10, 1,453.23 and 481.02 is: 722.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.10 : 1,453.23 = 481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.10/1,453.23 = 481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.10x = 1,453.23 × 481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.10x = 699,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,032.69/968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.07

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