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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.31, 1,453.18 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.31, 1,453.18 and 482.10 is: 722.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.31 : 1,453.18 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.31/1,453.18 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.31x = 1,453.18 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.31x = 700,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,578.08/969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.76

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