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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.34, 1,454.32 and 482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.34, 1,454.32 and 482.54 is: 723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.34 : 1,454.32 = 482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.34/1,454.32 = 482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.34x = 1,454.32 × 482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.34x = 701,767.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,767.57/969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.96

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