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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.19, 1,456.03 and 483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.19, 1,456.03 and 483.86 is: 725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.19 : 1,456.03 = 483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.19/1,456.03 = 483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.19x = 1,456.03 × 483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.19x = 704,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,514.68/971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.41

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