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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.13, 1,451.76 and 480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.13, 1,451.76 and 480.69 is: 720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.13 : 1,451.76 = 480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.13/1,451.76 = 480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.13x = 1,451.76 × 480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.13x = 697,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,846.51/969.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.08

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