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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.51, 1,453.40 and 482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.51, 1,453.40 and 482.19 is: 722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.51 : 1,453.40 = 482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.51/1,453.40 = 482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.51x = 1,453.40 × 482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.51x = 700,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,812.54/969.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.85

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