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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.14, 1,457.25 and 484.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.14, 1,457.25 and 484.66 is: 727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.14 : 1,457.25 = 484.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.14/1,457.25 = 484.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.14x = 1,457.25 × 484.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.14x = 706,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,270.79/971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.26

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