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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.10, 1,455.74 and 483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.10, 1,455.74 and 483.69 is: 725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.10 : 1,455.74 = 483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.10/1,455.74 = 483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.10x = 1,455.74 × 483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.10x = 704,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,124.46/971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.08

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