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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.24, 1,456.12 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.24, 1,456.12 and 484.16 is: 725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.24 : 1,456.12 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.24/1,456.12 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.24x = 1,456.12 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.24x = 704,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,995.06/971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.87

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