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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.03, 1,453.50 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.03, 1,453.50 and 481.68 is: 722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.03 : 1,453.50 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.03/1,453.50 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.03x = 1,453.50 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.03x = 700,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,121.88/969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.50

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