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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.16, 1,457.10 and 483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.16, 1,457.10 and 483.72 is: 725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.16 : 1,457.10 = 483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.16/1,457.10 = 483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.16x = 1,457.10 × 483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.16x = 704,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,828.41/971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.76

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