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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.86, 1,454.27 and 482.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.86, 1,454.27 and 482.33 is: 723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.86 : 1,454.27 = 482.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.86/1,454.27 = 482.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.86x = 1,454.27 × 482.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.86x = 701,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,428.37/969.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.23

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