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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.48, 1,454.16 and 482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.48, 1,454.16 and 482.88 is: 724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.48 : 1,454.16 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.48/1,454.16 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.48x = 1,454.16 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.48x = 702,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,184.78/969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.29

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