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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.34, 1,453.10 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.34, 1,453.10 and 481.92 is: 722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.34 : 1,453.10 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.34/1,453.10 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.34x = 1,453.10 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.34x = 700,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,277.95/969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.43

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