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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.91, 1,462.65 and 481.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.91, 1,462.65 and 481.47 is: 722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.91 : 1,462.65 = 481.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.91/1,462.65 = 481.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.91x = 1,462.65 × 481.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.91x = 704,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,222.10/974.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.35

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