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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.20, 1,455.68 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.20, 1,455.68 and 484.58 is: 726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.20 : 1,455.68 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.20/1,455.68 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.20x = 1,455.68 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.20x = 705,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,393.41/971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.31

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