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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.59, 1,453.90 and 482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.59, 1,453.90 and 482.91 is: 724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.59 : 1,453.90 = 482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.59/1,453.90 = 482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.59x = 1,453.90 × 482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.59x = 702,102.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,102.85/969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.12

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