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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.55, 1,451.61 and 481.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.55, 1,451.61 and 481.47 is: 721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.55 : 1,451.61 = 481.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.55/1,451.61 = 481.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.55x = 1,451.61 × 481.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.55x = 698,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,906.67/968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.60

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