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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.22, 1,452.24 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.22, 1,452.24 and 481.50 is: 722.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.22 : 1,452.24 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.22/1,452.24 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.22x = 1,452.24 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.22x = 699,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,253.56/968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.21

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