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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.28, 1,456.88 and 483.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.28, 1,456.88 and 483.93 is: 725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.28 : 1,456.88 = 483.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.28/1,456.88 = 483.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.28x = 1,456.88 × 483.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.28x = 705,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,025.52/971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.87

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