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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.58, 1,451.58 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.58, 1,451.58 and 481.50 is: 721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.58 : 1,451.58 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.58/1,451.58 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.58x = 1,451.58 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.58x = 698,935.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,935.77/968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.61

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