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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.42, 1,452.64 and 480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.42, 1,452.64 and 480.98 is: 721.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.42 : 1,452.64 = 480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.42/1,452.64 = 480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.42x = 1,452.64 × 480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.42x = 698,690.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,690.79/968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.47

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