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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.30, 1,453.14 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.30, 1,453.14 and 482.22 is: 722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.30 : 1,453.14 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.30/1,453.14 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.30x = 1,453.14 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.30x = 700,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,733.17/969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.93

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