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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.31, 1,451.70 and 481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.31, 1,451.70 and 481.10 is: 721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.31 : 1,451.70 = 481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.31/1,451.70 = 481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.31x = 1,451.70 × 481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.31x = 698,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,405.61/968.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.26

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