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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.81, 1,453.92 and 482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.81, 1,453.92 and 482.60 is: 723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.81 : 1,453.92 = 482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.81/1,453.92 = 482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.81x = 1,453.92 × 482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.81x = 701,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,654.52/969.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.50

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