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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.49, 1,454.52 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.49, 1,454.52 and 483.68 is: 724.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.49 : 1,454.52 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.49/1,454.52 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.49x = 1,454.52 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.49x = 703,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,527.68/970.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.92

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