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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.54, 1,451.39 and 480.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.54, 1,451.39 and 480.61 is: 720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.54 : 1,451.39 = 480.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.54/1,451.39 = 480.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.54x = 1,451.39 × 480.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.54x = 697,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,551.96/968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.21

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