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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.48, 1,452.33 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.48, 1,452.33 and 481.05 is: 720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.48 : 1,452.33 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.48/1,452.33 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.48x = 1,452.33 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.48x = 698,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,643.35/969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.64

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