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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.01, 1,454.25 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.01, 1,454.25 and 482.72 is: 723.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.01 : 1,454.25 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.01/1,454.25 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.01x = 1,454.25 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.01x = 701,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,995.56/970.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.70

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