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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.52, 1,452.48 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.52, 1,452.48 and 481.36 is: 721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.52 : 1,452.48 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.52/1,452.48 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.52x = 1,452.48 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.52x = 699,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,165.77/969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.15

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