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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,457.50 and 484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,457.50 and 484.42 is: 727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,457.50 = 484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,457.50 = 484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,457.50 × 484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 706,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,042.15/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.10

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