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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,453.41 and 482.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,453.41 and 482.11 is: 722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,453.41 = 482.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,453.41 = 482.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,453.41 × 482.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 700,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,703.50/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.79

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