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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.63, 1,454.73 and 483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.63, 1,454.73 and 483.82 is: 725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.63 : 1,454.73 = 483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.63/1,454.73 = 483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.63x = 1,454.73 × 483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.63x = 703,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,834.28/970.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.13

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